The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department says that following a three-week postponement, youth sports and activities may resume Monday, December 7th.
On Thursday the Health Department said that the activities may resume with, "New and strengthened protocols in place to protect the health and safety of all those involved." LLCHD says those who operate, coach or supervise K-12 extracurricular group activities as well as facilities that host the activities will now required to submit an Extracurricular Activity Plan to them. The Health Department will also be required to report any COVID-19 cases to them.
A template, sample plan, and guidance document is available on the “Business Resources” page here. LLCHD says staff will review plans quickly to allow extracurricular activities to resume once the plans are approved.
LLCHD says the COVID-19 Risk Dial remains in red, indicating that the risk of the virus spreading is severe. Health Director Pat Lopez said the pause on youth sports and activities was necessary to prevent the spread of the virus as schools, organizations, coaches, and activity participants worked with LLCHD to re-evaluate, strategize, and prepare for a safe return. “Thank you to all those schools and organizations that have worked with us to develop protocols to protect all those involved and their families. Requiring teams to have plans and to report COVID-19 cases are critical steps for reducing the spread of the virus in our community. ”
For more information, visit COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov or call the Health Department at 402-441-6280.