Wayne State College has 43 more COVID-19 cases from its last weekly update on Sept. 21, according to its online dashboard.

Norfolk Catholic Elementary has received grant funding for the purchase of clear acrylic barriers to help provide protection for students and staff because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nebraska educators will now have the opportunity to apply for COVID-19 temporary free housing, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced in a press conference Monday. 

Wayne State College reported an additional 31 COVID-19 cases on Monday in its weekly online update. 

O’NEILL — The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) was made aware of 39 additional cases in the district over the weekend.

OMAHA (AP) — More than 40% of the deaths linked to the coronavirus in Nebraska have been at nursing homes, but the overall rate of deaths in the state’s nursing homes has remained relatively low compared with national figures.

O’NEILL — The North Central District Health Department will be hosting public TestNebraska clinics for COVID-19 next week at the following locations:

O’NEILL — The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) was made aware of 27 additional COVID-19 cases in the district Wednesday.

O’NEILL — The North Central District Health Department was made aware of 28 additional cases in the district and one death on Saturday.

LINCOLN — Gov. Pete Ricketts announced steps Wednesday that should allow a return to near normal across most of Nebraska.

In an effort to help individuals and families most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lutheran Family Services (LFS) is partnering with the State of Nebraska to help distribute much-needed CARES assistance. 

The Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District in Norfolk has been awarded a $2.2 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to administer a revolving loan fund (RLF) that will provide critical gap financing to small businesses and entrepreneurs adversely affected by the coronavirus p…

As it has been with so many events this year, the 2020 PATCH Health Fair has been canceled because of the ongoing pandemic. It had been scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, at Northeast Community College.

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Norfolk Public Schools students are now required to wear a cloth face covering when the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department's COVID-19 risk dial is in the yellow "moderate" zone.

There are a lot of feelings about going back to school this fall. No matter where you stand on the issue, there is likely one thing we all have in common: None of us are entirely satisfied with the answers. As parents of a 5- and 12-year-old, my teacher husband and I discuss the “go back” pl…

Social distancing, cleaning and other operations might come a little easier to Norfolk’s parochial schools as they begin the upcoming fall semester during a COVID-19 pandemic.

TARNOV — They leaned how to drywall, hang and display artifacts and — if anyone needs a tour — they are usually the guides.

Along with adopting a condensed academic calendar and in-person classes, Nebraska state and private colleges are encouraging students to follow countless protocols to limit the spread of COVID-19 this fall. 

As part of CARES Act funding that Nebraska received from the federal government, about one-third of the more than 3,000 licensed child care providers in the state have applied for funding.

During a Monday press conference, Gov. Pete Ricketts said Nebraska schools are ready to welcome students back into classrooms as districts are preparing to open for the first time since shuttering doors in March.

Wayne State College is asking its students and employees to commit to a four-pillar pledge as part of its core operations plan for the upcoming fall semester. 

Northeast Community College has revised its face covering policy and is now requiring the wearing of face masks or shields by faculty, staff, students and visitors in all college buildings at all locations. 

Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Madison County this week.

Tyson Foods plans to administer thousands of coronavirus tests per week at its U.S. facilities under an expanded effort to protect workers and keep plants running.

The Connection Project, Norfolk’s first and only peer-run nonprofit mental health recovery organization, has been awarded a $75,000 Community CARES Response and Recovery Grant by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Nebraskans headed to two of the country’s biggest cities will be required to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.

Nebraskans who have experienced the effects of the pandemic through their work have an opportunity to be trained or retrained with skillsets that will allow them to pursue employment in high-demand careers and industries. 

Gov. Pete Ricketts and University of Nebraska President Ted Carter expressed their commitment to safely conducting face-to-face courses on each of the university system campuses this fall in a Tuesday press conference.

MADISON — COVID-19 has changed just about everything for everyone.

The Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department (ELVPHD) has released its COVID-19 risk dial, a tool that will provide guidance for schools, businesses and local residents.

Shoppers at the A Street Market in Lincoln are now greeted at the door with a smile and a reminder to mask up.

O’NEILL — North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of two new positive COVID-19 case in Pierce County.

People 20 to 34 years of age have been the most likely to test positive for COVID-19.

O’NEILL — The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of a positive COVID-19 case in Pierce County. 

NORFOLK — All 157 team members at Heritage of Bel-Air have completed their baseline COVID-19 testing with negative results.

WASHINGTON (AP) — With President Donald Trump’s push to reopen schools, some advisers are advocating for a massive federal expenditure to make campuses safe as Congress compiles the next COVID-19 relief bill.

The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been informed of a potential large community transmission of COVID-19 in Pierce County from events over the Fourth of July weekend.

Norfolk businesses received millions of dollars from the federal Paycheck Protection Program created in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to publicly available data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

A significant number of hours are being put into preparation for this year’s Big Bang Boom as the event moves to its new location at Northeast Community College.

The four Nebraska counties that remain under tougher coronavirus restrictions than the rest of the state will see their rules ease Monday.

The gradual reopening plan for the Norfolk Family YMCA is continuing this week.

ROYAL — The Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Royal will reopen to the public with limited hours and timed tickets beginning Wednesday, July 1. Additional restrictions will apply for the safety of visitors, staff and researchers.

As part of a continuing series during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Associated Press is answering common questions about the coronavirus.