Important Information on COVID-19
Where to Find COVID Testing in Southwest Nebraska
Where to Find COVID Vaccine in Southwest Nebraska
COVID-19 Testing Now Available at SWNPHD McCook and Ogallala Locations
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FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS
COVID-19 home test kits are available at our McCook office and at locations across the health district.
To request kits by mail call 308-345-4223.
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.
Update: The CDC has a new tool to help you decide what precautions are appropriate for the level of COVID-19 in your county, based on the latest data.
Practice good health habits and monitor public health information for changes in the situation.
Weekly COVID Data for Southwest Nebraska
UNMC Weekly Update on COVID-19 in Nebraska and the U.S.
PDF Printable Isolation Guidance
PDF Printable Quarantine Guidance
PDF Printable Vaccinated Exposure Guidance
Spanish Vaccinated Exposure Guidance
How long to stay home if you are sick or exposed to COVID-19
CDC Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
CDC Guidance for Unvaccinated Individuals
DIY Contact Tracing Instructions
Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
Management of Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Calculator (The Quarantine Calculator is meant for individuals that are NOT fully vaccinated. If you have been fully vaccinated, but exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you can continue with your normal activities but should watch yourself and monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for the next 14 days.)
Supplies:
- State PPE Prioritization List
- PPE Burn Rate Calculator
- Gown Pattern, Gown Pattern 2
- Request Form for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Testing:
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
Healthcare Heroes Presentation
Self-care and Trauma Recovery for Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
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.