- On Friday, March 20, 2020, the Nebraska Supreme Court emphasized its commitment to keeping the courts in the State of Nebraska open and stated that “[o]ur state courts provide essential services for our communities.”. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/chief-justice-heavican-our-state-courts-remain-open
- On Friday, March 20, 2020, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa reduced courthouse hours to 9am to 4pm;
- A new study published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents has found early evidence that the combination of hydroxychloroquine, a popular anti-malaria drug known under the trade name Plaqenuil, and antibiotic azithromycin (such as a Z pack) could be effective in treating the COVID-19 coronavirus and reducing the duration of the virus in patients. https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/19/french-study-finds-anti-malarial-and-antibiotic-combo-could-reduce-covid-19-duration/
- Three more COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Douglas County, Omaha, Nebraska. Two of the individuals recently returned from the southeast US. They are two men in their 40s and a woman in her 30s. None of them are hospitalized. Douglas County, Omaha, has 26 confirmed cases of the disease;
- Omaha Police announce that until further notice, officers will not be responding to noninjury crashes where drivers can relocate their vehicles. Drivers are advised to exchange information;
- President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to get needed medical supplies on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak https://www.wowt.com/content/news/Trumps-team-senators-to-negotiate-1T-economic-rescue-deal-568954541.html;
- Nebraska Public Power District warns of scam calls, reminding customers that the utility doesn't make phone calls about past due electricity bills;
- Nebraska Bishops announce the will lead a statewide rosary live on Catholic Spirit radio (102.7FM in Omaha) at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 25;
- U.S. tax deadline extended to July 15 https://www.wowt.com/content/news/Tax-filing-deadline-moved-to-July-15-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-568960931.html;
- Walmart plans to hire 150,000 U.S. hourly workers for its stores and distribution centers through the end of May;
- Nebraska Governor Ricketts limits gatherings to 10 people in Cass, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington Counties. https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-announces-directed-health-measure-cass-douglas-sarpy-washington-counties;
- Officials in Omaha announced that bars were now closed and restaurants were on carry-out and delivery only.
- Douglas County has suspended all jury trials until May 1. Those with notices to report for jury duty in March and April are excused;
- United States District Court (federal court) for the District of Nebraska has continued all hearings scheduled through May 1, 2020;
- Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Temporarily Ease Driver and Vehicle Requirements. https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-issues-executive-order-temporarily-ease-driver-and-vehicle-requirements;
- Gov. Ricketts Issues Executive Order to Provide Relief to Restaurants and Bars during COVID-19 Emergency. https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-issues-executive-order-provide-relief-restaurants-and-bars-during-covid-19;
- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued an additional Public Health Declaration, suspending the collection of property taxes, penalties and interest.
- Lancaster County (Lincoln), suspends all jail visits.