LINCOLN- Governor Ricketts on Friday outlined new restrictions that may be imposed on a state-wide level if COVID-19 patients continue to climb and fill 25% or more of hospital beds. Currently there are 905 patents in Nebraska hospitals battling COVID-19, making up about 20% of all staffed beds in Nebraska.

At the current rate of increase in hospitalizations, it would be only a few days before Nebraska hits the 25% mark. Typically, hospitalizations rise about two or three weeks after the number of cases grows.

Should Nebraska hit the 25% threshold noted by the governor, they can expect to see indoor gatherings limited to 10 pepole, outdoor gatherings to 25 People, closure of bars except for delivery and takeout, postpone all elective surgeries, and limit weddings and funerals to 10 person limits.

The governor said he wants to give Nebraskans “the opportunity to change their habits before tightening up on restrictions:.

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