Nebraska

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services State Epidemiologist Dr. Matthew Donahue and his team completed an in-depth analysis of vaccination and booster rates correlated to hospitalizations. The data indicate that individuals who are vaccinated, and especially individuals who have received a COVID-19 booster, are less likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19.

Register for this weekly COVID-19 webinar for Nebraska long-term care facilities on Thursdays at noon to 1 p.m. CT; the passcode is 042010.

Learn how to apply for funeral assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help pay for funeral expenses after the death of a loved one from COVID-19.

Dr. Kevin Reichmuth of Nebraska Pulmonary Specialists and Dr. M. Salman Ashraf, Medical Director of Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP), discuss the reasons to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

TestNebraska is a new initiative that encourages residents of Nebraska to complete an online assessment to determine if they should be tested for COVID-19. The goal is to help stop the spread and provide greater access to testing throughout the state.

This toolkit provides states with topics to consider as they evaluate the need to expand their telehealth capabilities and coverage policies.

View this dashboard for COVID-19 data specific for the state of Nebraska.

This weekly conference call on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. CST provides updates on the actions Nebraska Medicaid is taking in response to present events.

The latest COVID-19 news in Nebraska is being covered by PBS and NPR.

The Nebraska Department of Labor provides FAQs and other resources related to COVID-19.