OMAHA- UNMC leaders held a zoom briefing on COVID-19 Wednesday morning, discussing both national and statewide statistics.

James Lawler, MD, executive director of international programs and innovation at the Global Center for Health Security and, Angela Vasa, director of quarantine and isolation services and Chris Kratochvil, MD, associate vice chancellor for clinical research conducted the briefing.

Key points presented by Dr. Lawler included that while nebraska has done well limiting deaths related to COVID-19, they are increasing compared to other states; children are likely seeing COVID-19 rates equal or higher than adults; While Nebraska saw a decline of cases through August, cases are increasing following school reopenings; and experts are working diligently towards a vaccine hopefully int he late spring of 2021, which may require two doses per person. Kratochvil spoke about UNMC leadership in research on a COVID-19 vaccine.

"We are pleased that legislators continue to see UNMC as a trusted resource on developments pertaining to the pandemic," said Bob Bartee, vice chancellor for external relations. "We see this as a valuable role for UNMC to perform during these challenging times."

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