COVID-19

Several Hotlines Available for Information About Coronavirus

Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 12:00am

Anyone seeking information on the coronavirus can find guidance from the CDC, WHO and other authorities widely available.

The Douglas County Health Department has a hotline at 402-444-3400 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. The United Way’s 2-1-1 service will take calls when the health department office is closed.

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Employers Encouraged to Take Steps to Slow Spread of Virus

Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 12:00am

Nebraska businesses are being asked to do their part to halt the spread of the virus – including keeping sick workers at home.

“This is a communitywide response, so we want businesses to be prepared to be engaged as well,” Gov. Pete Ricketts said at a news conference last Friday.

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Early Voting Ballots Available as Two States Delay Primaries

Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 12:00am

Two states so far have delayed primary elections because of the outbreak of coronavirus.

Georgia’s March 24 primary will be held May 19, and Louisiana’s April 4 primary will be June 20.

Nebraska’s primary is scheduled for May 12. Officials have encouraged Nebraska voters to consider early voting ballots this year.

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Douglas County Corrections Suspending Onsite Visitations

Published by Scott Stewart on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 12:00am

Douglas County Corrections began suspending onsite visitations last Saturday in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

The jail welcomes more than 1,500 visitors per week for onsite video visitations, according to a county news release.

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Buffett: Shareholders Can't Attend Annual Meeting in Omaha

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 10:59am

Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett told shareholders Friday that they won't be allowed to physically attend the company's May 2 annual meeting in Omaha because of the coronavirus threat.

Buffett said in a statement that he regrets having to take the step because the annual meeting has been a high point for decades for him and his business partner, Charlie Munger.

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Barristers' Ball, OBA Ethics CLE Delayed Due to Virus Threat

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 9:16am

The Nebraska Layers Foundation has postponed the Barrister’s Ball, and many in-person continuing legal education sessions are being postponed or canceled.

The Barrister’s Ball, which had been scheduled for April 18, will be held Saturday, Aug. 8.

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Pandemic Seizes Control of Daily Life, Roils World Markets

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 7:18am

Madrid, Spain – From preschoolers to doctoral candidates, tens of millions of students stayed home on Friday on three continents as schools, playgrounds, bars, restaurants and offices shut down to try and slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Officials: Cass County man is Nebraska’s 11th COVID-19 case

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 6:39am

A Cass County man in his 50s has tested positive for the new coronavirus, making him the 11th known case in Nebraska, officials said.

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Nebraska Federal Court Issues COVID-19 Guidelines

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 12:00am

The U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska is maintaining regular operations at the time, but precautions are in place due to the spread of the coronavirus.

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Nebraska Chief Justice Issues COVID-19 Order

Published by Scott Stewart on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 4:38pm

Nebraska courts were ordered to remain open until further notice despite the coronavirus outbreak.

Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican issued an administrative order on Thursday that requires courts to stay open unless he declares a nonjudicial day in the state.