(KLZA)-- The Southeast District Health Department is now updating the number of new COVID-19 cases in the five-county jurisdiction of the Health Department on Monday's.

As of Monday, 211 cases of COVID-19  have been reported in Richardson County an increase of 36 from the previous count on Friday, November 6.

Otoe County now has 438 cases, an increase of 75 since Friday;  Pawnee county has just 34 cases, up two from the Friday report.  

Nemaha County had an increase of 52 cases to 263 since Friday and in Johnson County the number of cases increased by 39 to 146.

In the district, there have now been 1084 confirmed cases which is an increase of 196 since Friday.

The Southeast District Health Department recommends following these recommendations in an attempt to slow the transmission of COVID-19. 

• Stay home as much as possible. 
• When you go out in public, maintain a six foot distance between yourself and others and wear a cloth face covering.
• Shop alone and only shop one time per week. 
• Stay away from others who are sick.
• Wash your hands often. 
• If you have tested positive for COVID-19, follow public health recommendations of isolation.