LINCOLN- On Wednesday, the Nebraska Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee called on nine health care associated officials to look back at and explain what went right and wrong with the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which killed, according to a New York Times report, 5,068 Nebraskans. "The pandemic was new to all of us," said Dr. John Trapp, president of the Nebraska Medical Association, "Every day was a challenge."

The interim study was sought by Sen. Ben Hansen, chairman of the HHS Committee, who previously introduced bills that would have blocked the state and businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines. He said he called the hearing just in case "COVID 2.0" comes about, adding that he wants the state to be better prepared to respond to such viruses. "I think we did a lot right," he said, "but I hope there's room for improvement."

Generally, those testifying said they believe Nebraska fared well in tackling the spread of COVID-19, and did a good job in communicating to state citizens why it was important to avoid crowds, wear masks, and receive the vaccine. However, Angela Ling, who became the "incident commander" for DHHS's response to COVID, said future leaders will need to "think outside the box" when it comes to future pandemics.

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