Morris Sandoval, still weak and bearing the tracheostomy tube placed to help him breathe, was wheeled out of Jennie Edmundson Hospital on Friday through a double row of clapping health care providers.
The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau could only confirm a single fireworks show: the Independence Fireworks Spectacular at Werner Park on July 3.
Children’s Hospital and Medical Center saw a 35% increase in dog bite injuries in May compared to last year, according to a press release from the hospital.
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The number of confirmed positive coronavirus cases identified in Iowa continues to increase, with 676 new positive cases reported on Thursday.
Superintendents advised parents to expect social distancing and other safety protocols such as masks, frequent surface cleaning and hand washing.
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As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Gov. Pete Ricketts urged Nebraskans to help avoid a coronavirus spike by continuing to adhere to safety recommendations.
The Douglas County Health Department cautions that the risk of health concerns could be heightened over the Fourth of July weekend.
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The Nebraska Public Health Lab was using batch testing but had to stop when its positive rate jumped.
While Hispanics make up about 11.2% of Nebraska’s population, they account for nearly 60% of the coronavirus cases in the state for which ethnicity data was collected.
Bellevue's superintendent wrote that it is "highly probable" that the district will require masks for students and staff when social distancing cannot occur.
"Even though we're opening things up," Dr. Angela Hewlett said, "we need to remember that this could really backfire on us."
As two public utility companies in Omaha plan to resume shut-offs, the Douglas County Board voted to allocate $4 million of federal CARES Act money for utility assistance for residents financially harmed by COVID-19.
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Millard and Elkhorn school districts will welcome all students back for in-person classes every day starting this August.
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The bulk of the discussion on Monday night centered around the district's plan to return to school this fall. Nearly two dozen parents and teachers peppered OPS officials with questions.
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Dakota, Hall, Hamilton and Merrick Counties will join the rest of the state under the third phase of directed health measures beginning next Monday.