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Nebraska Restaurants & Bars May Be Forced to Cut Hours

Nebraska Restaurants & Bars May Be Forced to Cut Hours

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Restaurants and bars in Nebraska would be forced to cut back hours or close completely if the current spread of Covid-19 continues.
Zoe Olson, Executive Director of the Nebraska Restaurant Association says they need customers to follow the rules when they come into their businesses…

Olson, who took part in Governor Ricketts news conference, says restaurants and bars are a big employer in the state…

Olson says they are working with experts to keep their customers and staff safe…

Ricketts said further restrictions will be needed if hospitalization numbers don’t slow down.

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