Two Rivers Reports Additional COVID Related Deaths

Two Rivers Reports Additional  COVID Related Deaths
Courtesy/ Two Rivers Public Health Department
January 23rd, 2021 | Karen Schmer

KEARNEY –Two Rivers Public Health Department in Kearney is disheartened to report three additional deaths in the district related to COVID-19. The individuals are two males from Buffalo County one in his 50s and one in his 70s also a male in his 70s from Dawson County.

“We are so sorry for your loss, today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength,” states Katie Mulligan, Section Planning Supervisor. “As the vaccination is given please remember we all need to continue our personal safety measures to protect our friends and loved ones until it is safe for all.”

Even if you don’t feel sick, you can spread COVID-19 to others. Be sure that you protect everyone as though they are the most fragile person in your life. People of any age can get COVID-19, even healthy young adults and children. People who are older or have certain underlying medical conditions are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. Other groups may be at higher risk for getting COVID-19 or having more severe illness.

Here are a few ways to protect yourself and others:

  • Stay home if you are sick,
  • Wash your hands
  • Keep your social circle small,
  • Stay at least 6 feet apart,
  • Wear a mask

ABOUT TWO RIVERS PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Two Rivers Public Health Department engages collaborative partners, community leaders and the public to promote healthy lifestyles, provide preventative education, assure environmental quality, and create more healthy and safe communities for all who live within the district. Follow TRPHD on Facebook and Twitter @2RPHD.

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Two Rivers Reports Additional COVID Related Deaths

Two Rivers Reports Additional COVID Related Deaths
November 23rd, 2020 | Karen Schmer

KEARNEY –Two Rivers Public Health Department in Kearney is saddened to report 13 additional deaths in the district related to COVID-19. The individuals were a female in her 60s, a male in his 80s, 2 females in their 90s and 2 males in their 90s from Buffalo County. In Dawson County the individuals were a female in her 70s, a male in his 70s, 2 females in their 80s and a male in his 80s. Additionally, Phelps County individuals were a male in his 70s and a male in his 90s. These deaths were not reported earlier as we were waiting on the official notices that confirmed that the deaths were in fact, related to COVID-19. Community Health Nurse, Jodi Sowl expresses her sympathy to the family and friends. She states “May time help you heal and bring you peace.”

To help prevent further spread of the virus, Jeremy Eschliman, Health Director, strongly urges everyone to stay home when sick, wear face masks while in the community and in the public, and ensure proper hand washing is exercised. He emphasizes the importance of mask usage in preventing the spread of the virus, especially if people are exhibiting mild, allergy-like symptoms, or are asymptomatic and don’t realize they are infected. Eschliman reminds people that if they have tested for the virus and are awaiting results, they need to stay home until results are received. If businesses have questions on how to help protect their employees and customers, please reach out to the Two Rivers office.

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