Two Rivers Public Health Dept. reports COVID-related death

KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Two Rivers Public Health Department is announcing one additional death due to COVID-19.

The individual was in their 70s with the death occurring in January 2022.

The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the seven-county district is 206.

Two Rivers Public Health Department encourages a layered approach to preventing the spread of COVID-19:

• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Cover your mouth when you cough using a tissue or the bend of your elbow
• Avoid crowded places and close contact with anyone who has fever or cough
• Seek medical care early if you have a fever, coughs, and difficulty breathing- please call ahead
• Get information from trusted sources

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