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Daily Record Explains: COVID-19 Developments, Resources

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 12:00am

Last Updated: Friday, April 3, 8:40 a.m.

The death of a Gage County woman is Nebraska’s sixth from COVID-19, the state said.

Lawmaker Wants Douglas County Courthouse to Be Closed

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 12:00am

A state senator whose Omaha law practice often takes him into the Douglas County Courthouse has raised the volume of his calls to close it, citing the recent diagnosis of COVID-19 for a county prosecuting attorney.

Behavioral Health Resources Are Available

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 2:00pm

There’s no doubt about it: The COVID-19 pandemic has a lot of people on edge. It’s an uncertain time, causing stress, anxiety and fear. Fortunately, there are organizations ready to assist Nebraskans and ease some of those concerns.

Health Center Reports Positive Tests Among Patients, Staff

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 1:51pm

Douglas County officials received confirmation last week that six more long term care residents and three staff members of the Douglas County Health Center have tested positive for COVID-19.

With two residents previously confirmed positive, the total number of residents climbed to eight.  Of those, five are hospitalized.

Omaha Halts Writing Tickets for Expired Parking Meters

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 1:50pm

Park Omaha has suspended enforcement operations for expired parking meters in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Its enforcement operations will continue for time restrictions, handicapped parking and blocking of streets, sidewalks, alleyways or fire hydrants, as well as other safety concerns, Park Omaha said in a news release last Tuesday.

Omaha Adjusts Yardwaste to Prioritize Garbage Collection

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 1:49pm

The City of Omaha and Waste Management agreed to limit yardwaste collection to four cans/sacks per household, the city recently announced. This limit in yardwaste collection will remain in effect until further notice and will be enforced beginning today, the city said.

Papio-Missouri NRD Closes Playground

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 1:48pm

Playgrounds at Chalco Hills Recreation Area were closed last week further notice.

The Papio-Missouri Natural Resource District said trails and recreation areas at Chalco Hills remain open, but patrons are asked to follow social distancing rules.

The NRD’s river access sites are also closed to the public.

Sarpy/Cass Health Launches Dashboard With Case Details

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 1:47pm

Papillion – Sarpy/Cass Health Department officials are providing daily updates of positive cases of COVID-19 in Sarpy and Cass County through a new dashboard at sarpycasshealthdepartment.org.

Iowa Officials Seek Donations of Handmade Cotton Masks

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 1:45pm

Council Bluffs, Iowa – There is a national shortage of commercially-produced personal protective equipment, including face masks.

Ex-TV Meteorologist Arrested Over Threats to Health Director

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 1:27pm

A former meteorologist for two Omaha television stations was arrested recently on suspicion of threatening and stalking a public health official working to lead Douglas County through a pandemic.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced last Wednesday that it had arrested Ronald Gerrard Penzkowski on suspicion of felony terroristic threats and misdemeanor stalking.

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