The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Nebraska Public Health Lab (NPHL) have confirmed the first known case of the U.K. variant of COVID-19, known as B.1.1.7 (B-117) in the state. The individual is a woman in her 20s and is a resident of Douglas County. Dr. Gary Anthone Chief Medical Officer said, [.]
The Health Department identified the strain as a California variant.
February 27, 2021 2:30 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) has confirmed its first case of a COVID-19 variant strain called B.1.429 also known as the California variant. The variant was identified through special testing at the Nebraska Public Health Lab. The local case was identified as a man in his 60s. LLCHD is currently investigating.
The State has identified 13 cases of the variant in four different health jurisdictions. The other 12 cases include nine in Douglas County, two in the Public Health Solutions district (Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline and Thayer counties), and one in the East Central district (Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties).
Nebraska launches virus aid program for tenants, landlords
By GRANT SCHULTEFebruary 22, 2021 GMT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Nebraska launched a federally funded aid program Monday for renters and landlords who have lost income due to the pandemic, but residents of the state’s two largest counties won’t be eligible.
The program managed by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority offers a maximum of 15 months of rental or mortgage assistance per applicant, up to $20,000.
State officials said it’s only available to tenants who make 80% or less of their county’s median income, and who can show they’re unable to pay rent because of a financial hardship caused by the pandemic or they’re at risk of becoming homeless.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Nebraska launched a federally funded aid program Monday for renters and landlords who have lost income due to the pandemic, but residents of the state's two largest counties won't be eligible. The program managed by the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority offers a maximum of 15 months of rental or mortgage assistance per applicant, up to $20,000. State officials said it's only available to tenants who make 80% or less of.