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Coronavirus in Nebraska, Iowa: The latest headlines and resources to keep you informed

Coronavirus in Nebraska, Iowa: The latest headlines and resources to keep you informed
DALAUN: JUST IN FROM NEBRASKA AND JUST IN FROM NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - TONIGHT 811 NEW, KNOWN CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED. THE LAST TIME NEBRASKA HAD A DAILY CASE NUMBER UNDER 1,000 WAS NOVEMBER 2. 711 PEOPLE ARE IN THE HOSPITAL WITH THE VIRUS STATEWIDE. 48 FEWER THAN THIS TIME LAST NIGHT. 22 DEATHS WERE REPORTED. DOUGLAS COUNTY REPORTED 150 NEW KNOWN CASES TODAY. AND 9 COVID-19 RELATED D
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Coronavirus in Nebraska, Iowa: The latest headlines and resources to keep you informed
Here you can get the latest information on the coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Nebraska and resources to be prepared and keep your family safe.Nebraska Department of Health ResourcesIowa Department of Health ResourcesVisit our special section for more coverage.Nebraska, Iowa latest:The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reports the latest COVID-19 numbers here. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services reports its latest COVID-19 cases here.The Iowa Department of Public Health reports the latest COVID-19 numbers here.Director of Lincoln-Lancaster County Health department issues mask mandate.Omaha mayor announces when playgrounds, splashgrounds will be allowed to reopen Educational resources for online learning during coronavirus in NebraskaLatest Headlines:On Sunday, the Douglas County Health Department reported 192 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The number of deaths in the county connected to the pandemic remains at 518. As of Sunday, medical and surgical beds were at 76% occupancy with 367 beds available and adult ICU beds are occupied at a 67% rate with 110 beds available. There were 246 individuals hospitalized who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, with 78 of them receiving adult ICU level care. A total of 41 individuals who were confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19 were on ventilators.Here's where the cases are in Nebraska and Iowa:Tracking the curve: Cases and deaths in Nebraska, 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 Helpful resources:Track Douglas County COVID-19 cases by zip code.County-by-county cases in Nebraska.Nebraska coronavirus dashboardSupport and helpful hotlines during the coronavirus pandemicLocal food resources amid coronavirus pandemicNebraska Health & Human ServicesIowa Department of Public HealthSarpy/Cass Health DepartmentThree Rivers Public HealthPottawattamie County HealthUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterCenters for Disease ControlNebraska Preparedness PartnershipGovernment and school information amid coronavirus pandemicNebraska District Office of the U.S. Small Business AssociationIowa District Office of the U.S. Small Business AssociationHow to helpThe Omaha Community Foundation and other foundations have established a COVID-19 Response Fund. The money will provide resources to metro organizations helping communities impacted by the economic consequences of the Coronavirus concern. The fund will help meet immediate needs, and then provide operating grants to groups helping low-income residents or those who may not have health insurance, You can donate at this link.The Omaha Salvation Army has established a relief fund to help people struggling to pay rent, pay for food, or pay utility bills.The Midlands Community Foundation has established a charitable fund to help provide emergency food, supplies, and financial assistance. The fund will provide grants to organizations and programs which have a strong experience working to provide residents with basic needs."Flattening the Curve". Nebraska Medicine CEO Doctor James Linder explains the importance of limiting large gatherings of people in this post. Dr. Linder says one infected person infects 2.5 others. According to current estimates, 5 out of every 100 may need to be hospitalized. In Nebraska, that could be up to 90,000. That's far short of the hospital beds available in the state.

Here you can get the latest information on the coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Nebraska and resources to be prepared and keep your family safe.

Nebraska Department of Health Resources

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Iowa Department of Health Resources

Visit our special section for more coverage.

Nebraska, Iowa latest:

    Latest Headlines:

    • On Sunday, the Douglas County Health Department reported 192 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The number of deaths in the county connected to the pandemic remains at 518. As of Sunday, medical and surgical beds were at 76% occupancy with 367 beds available and adult ICU beds are occupied at a 67% rate with 110 beds available. There were 246 individuals hospitalized who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, with 78 of them receiving adult ICU level care. A total of 41 individuals who were confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19 were on ventilators.

      Here's where the cases are in Nebraska and Iowa:

      Tracking the curve: Cases and deaths in Nebraska, Iowa

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      Helpful resources:

      How to help

      • The Omaha Community Foundation and other foundations have established a COVID-19 Response Fund. The money will provide resources to metro organizations helping communities impacted by the economic consequences of the Coronavirus concern. The fund will help meet immediate needs, and then provide operating grants to groups helping low-income residents or those who may not have health insurance, You can donate at this link.
      • The Omaha Salvation Army has established a relief fund to help people struggling to pay rent, pay for food, or pay utility bills.
      • The Midlands Community Foundation has established a charitable fund to help provide emergency food, supplies, and financial assistance. The fund will provide grants to organizations and programs which have a strong experience working to provide residents with basic needs.
      • "Flattening the Curve". Nebraska Medicine CEO Doctor James Linder explains the importance of limiting large gatherings of people in this post.
        Dr. Linder says one infected person infects 2.5 others. According to current estimates, 5 out of every 100 may need to be hospitalized. In Nebraska, that could be up to 90,000. That's far short of the hospital beds available in the state.