Nebraska Easing Pandemic Restrictions

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The State of Nebraska moved from the blue to green phase of its pandemic response plan over the weekend.

Governor Pete Ricketts says that’s due to improving Covid-19 numbers…

Ricketts says the change means people can gather in larger groups while still observing precautions…

Ricketts says there are still contact rules to follow…

The number of hospital beds in Nebraska occupied by Covid-19 patients has now fallen below ten percent.

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