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There is an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new type of coronavirus, called COVID-19 (Coronavirus), first identified in Wuhan, China. The Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) is working closely with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NE DHHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to closely monitor the situation.

Here are some of the things DCHD has been doing in response to this outbreak

- Getting regular updates about the latest information about the virus from the CDC

- Implementing aggressive containment measures such as active monitoring of travelers

- Providing guidance to health care providers and facilities on infection control and testing for the virus

- Working on plans to respond if someone with exposure to the virus becomes ill

- Is ready to do disease and contact investigations