SCOTTSBLUFF - Panhandle Public Health District officials announced the first case of the coronavirus in Banner County Monday, as cases continue to increase in Scotts Bluff County. Officials said 11 more people have tested positive, with results coming in since Friday.

Cases among the elderly, which has been identified as a vulnerable population, continue to increase in the Panhandle. As of Monday, 39 people over the age of 60 have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.

On Thursday during his press conferce, Governor Ricketts relased updated numbers regarding COVID-19 and long-term care facilities. 126 facilities (25% of the total number of facilities across Nebraska) have had positives tests in either residents or staff. A total of 553 residents, and 440 staff have tested positive, with 98 total deaths (of residents). Governor Ricketts however highlighted that the numbers have been dropping over time, and that his administration is working on a plan to reopen facilities.

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