Read the Directed Health Measure by clicking here. LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced the State’s ninth COVID-19 related Directed Health Measure (DHM), which adds the remaining counties not already under one. The DHM will be in effect beginning today at 10:00pm and will last until May 11th unless renewed. “Now that we have seen community spread…… Read more »
HOLDREGE, Neb. – Two Rivers Public Health Department is reporting four additional cases of COVID-19 in Buffalo County. Three cases are females (one in her 20s, and two in their 40s). The fourth is a male in his 60s. All are isolating at home. The health department will begin daily press releases starting Saturday April 4th…… Read more »
KEARNEY, Neb. – USA Communications, a local Kearney internet company, announced their commitment to the well-being of the people in the Kearney area by donating $10,000 to the Kearney Area Employee Emergency Relief Fund. The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Kearney Area Community Foundation, has set up a Kearney Area Employee…… Read more »
ELM CREEK, Neb. – The Village of Elm Creek Community Development Agency will be accepting applications for a new economic relief and incentive program in response to the recent impact of COVID-19 restrictions on local businesses beginning April 3, 2020. A total of $25,000 is available for the Business Retention and Improvement Loan Program. Applicants may…… Read more »
HASTINGS, Neb. – When Rakesh Srivastava sees an opportunity to help others, he’s going to take action. The University of Nebraska at Kearney graduate has proven that time and again throughout his career, so it’s no surprise that he’s stepping up to support the state during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Right now our community needs protection…… Read more »
KEARNEY, Neb. (KRMC) – Exactly one month ago today, Kearney Regional Medical Center officially opened its “Hospital Incident Command System” (HICS) in response to a growing global rise of the COVID-19 virus. Ever since, the team has been preparing for the local impact of COVID-19 and planning for a community-wide surge of patients. An estimated…… Read more »
KEARNEY – One of the previously reported COVID-19 cases in Buffalo county is a YRTC staff member. Two Rivers Public Health Department says the individual properly notified YRTC of his symptoms and hasn’t returned to work. Gov. Pete Ricketts announced yesterday a partnership with the University of Nebraska system to provide quarantine housing in Lincoln,…… Read more »
Photo: Gov. Ricketts (podium), First Lady Susanne Shore (far left), and Nebraska Labor Commissioner John Albin (far right) at today’s press briefing. LINCOLN, Neb. (Gov. Ricketts) – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts held a press conference to announce that the State has entered into an agreement with the University of Nebraska System to provide quarantine housing. …… Read more »
KEARNEY, Neb. (NDHHS) – A teammate at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC) in Kearney has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The individual contacted the facility as per DHHS guidance to make them aware of his symptoms and has not returned to work. A contact investigation is underway. The Department of Health…… Read more »
KEARNEY, Neb. – If you’re worried you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, you want answers and fast. In addition to their help line phone number, CHI Health just launched a new, free service that will help consumers understand their risk and what care options are available. It’s called Provider Chat and it connects people across Nebraska and…… Read more »