LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced the Nebraska’s first Directed Health Measure (DHM) for COVID-19. The DHM imposes an enforceable limit on public gatherings. The measure comes a day after the Douglas County Public Health Department confirmed its second case of community transmission of COVID-19.

The DHM applies to all communities in Educational Service Units (ESU) #3 and #19 which encompass Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties. It will be in effect until April 30, 2020. Among other steps, the DHM requires restaurants and bars in these areas to close their dining areas immediately and move to takeout service, delivery, and/or curbside service only until further notice. Additionally, schools in these areas are directed to operate without students in their buildings. This restriction does not apply to school staff working in school buildings.

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