Governor Pete Ricketts Wednesday announced that the State is moving from the “yellow” to “blue” phase of its coronavirus pandemic response plan, with a new Directed Health Measures effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday. The new DHMs change some of the restrictions put in place to help manage the coronavirus pandemic, with the Nebraska pandemic response plan [.]
Nebraska to loosen some COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday Share Updated: 3:26 PM CST Dec 23, 2020 KETV Staff Report Share Updated: 3:26 PM CST Dec 23, 2020 KETV Staff Report Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announced Wednesday that the State of Nebraska will be relaxing some COVID-19 restrictions starting Thursday.According to a news release from Ricketts office, the state will be moving to the blue phase of its COVID-19 pandemic response plan. The news release said the decision was made as a response to the percentage of hospital beds in Nebraska filled by COVID-19 patients dropping below 15%.The following changes will be made to the Directed Health Measures:Seating persons in groups of eight or less returns to guidance for restaurants, bars, wedding/funeral receptions, and other venues. The requirement for individuals at bars and restaurants to be seated unless ordering food, using the restroom, or playing games returns to guida
We are getting a “White Christmas” courtesy of a winter storm.
Blizzard warnings are posted for all of Siouxland due to snow, strong winds and bitter cold until 9 tonight.
The weather is creating treacherous travel conditions.
The National Weather Service says Sioux City is expected to receive three inches of snow. But, some spots in the region could see 5-to-7 inches.
Because of worsening weather conditions, Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott issued a snow emergency.
The emergency declaration prohibits parking or leaving a vehicle unattended on an emergency snow route street, noted by a blue and white sign with a snowflake.
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