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Media Release:

Gov. Ricketts, Point out General public Health Director Encourage Nebraskans to Have “Healthy Holidays”

Gov. Ricketts delivers updates on the coronavirus pandemic and encourages

vaccination in the course of remarks at this morning’s press briefing.

Video clip from today’s briefing is out there by clicking right here.

LINCOLN – Right now, Governor Pete Ricketts held a press briefing to really encourage Nebraskans to get vaccinated and to make use of readily offered coronavirus exams this holiday break time.  The Governor mentioned that 9 of 10 Nebraskans hospitalized with COVID-19 considering that the finish of October have been unvaccinated. 

Dr. Gary Anthone, Director of Community Health and fitness for the Nebraska Office of Wellbeing and Human Providers, reiterated that vaccination is the finest way to overcome extreme cases of COVID-19.  He also furnished information on monoclonal antibody treatment plans available to Nebraskans who take a look at optimistic for COVID-19.  The monoclonal antibody solutions have tested to be helpful lowering the severity of ailment.  To find a therapy internet site, go to infusioncenter.org and speak to your provider to coordinate the remedy.  For more data on vaccination, Nebraskans can contact the DHHS COVID-19 information and facts line at 531-249-1873.

Throughout today’s briefing, the Governor shared a video information from Natalie Trace, of Curtis.  Natalie described her husband Josh’s fight with coronavirus and the extended-term well being ailments he’s faced.  She encouraged Nebraskans to just take critically the negative outcomes of contracting COVID-19.

The Governor also declared the extension of a few executive orders issued to facilitate medical center planning and be certain supplemental health care workforce capability.  With the extension, Government Orders 21-12, 21-15, and 21-17 are now powerful as a result of March 31, 2022.  The Governor’s buy asserting the extension is out there by clicking below.

In addition, Governor Ricketts introduced the Condition is requesting the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to enhance the level at which they reimburse very long-time period treatment…