Important Information on COVID-19
For all of the latest COVID updates please visit the CDC COVID Prevention Page
COVID-19 home test kits are available at pharmacies and other locations across the health district.
Each household can order up to four free at-home tests, which will be delivered through the mail from Covidtests.gov website.
Before you throw out "Expired" Tests: Check FDA's website to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.
If you test positive with an at-home COVID test, follow the isolation and quarantine instructions below.
You do not need to notify the health department.
Review of COVID-19 Trends and Data:
UNMC Bi-Weekly Infectious Disease Updates
LATEST GUIDANCE:
Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
Updated Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare 9-23-2022
Self-Led Infection Control Evaluation (SLICE)
Management of Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Calculator
Supplies:
- State PPE Prioritization List
- PPE Burn Rate Calculator
- Gown Pattern, Gown Pattern 2
- Request Form for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment:
- HAN - Updated COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Therapy Indication & Change in Protocol for Ordering mAb Therapy
- Nebraska Attorney General Opinion to DHHS on Prescription of Off-label Medicines for the Prevention or Treatment of COVID-19
Information Sharing:
Resources:
- Guidance for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Facilities
- Risk Assessment for Healthcare Personnel
- Discontinuation of Isolation for Clients in Nonhealthcare Settings
- Multilingual Resources on COVID-19
- CDC website for Healthcare Professionals
- HAN - Vaccination to prevent COVID-19 in pregnant people
Infection Control and Prevention Hotline for Healthcare Professionals: 402-552-2881. Hours 7:30-9:30 a.m., 2:00-4:00 p.m. Central Time.