C O V I D - 1 9 P a n h a n d l e W e e k l y U p d a t e

f o r B u s i n e s s e s & E m p l o y e r s

June 18, 2020

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are experiencing sound issues, please

use the following dial-in:

(415) 655-0060

382-765-371

COVID-19 Current US Snapshot

Date Number of Cases in

the US

Deaths

March 4 60

March 19 7,038 97

March 25 54,453 737

April 1 186,101 3,603

April 8 395,011 14,700

April 15 629,264 26,708

April 23 843,937 46,851

April 30 1,040,608 60,999

May 7 1,231,943 73,573

May 14 1,391,238 84,144

May 21 1,551,853 93,439

May 27 1,697,459 100,271

June 4 1,854,476 107,235

June 11 2,000,600 112,925

June 18 2,164,497 117,728

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html

COVID-19 Current NE Snapshot

https://nebraska.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/4213f719a45647bc873ffb58783ffef3

Last 14 Day Positive Cases

http://pphd.org/

March 2-June 17, 2020• Banner County: 1 case (recovered)• Box Butte County: 3 cases (recovered)• Cheyenne County: 12 cases

(1 active, 11 recovered)• Dawes County: 1 case

(recovered)• Garden County: 4 cases (recovered)• Kimball County: 10 cases (recovered)• Morrill County: 14 cases

(4 active, 10 recovered)• Scotts Bluff County: 182 Cases

(81 active, 99 recovered, 2 deaths)• Sioux County: 1 case (active)

Please note, we are public health officials and

will respond accordingly. We are not HR, legal,

unemployment, economic development, mental

health, or your parental unit but can get you

connected if it is out of the scope of our work.

https://www.omaha.com/opinion/editorial-listen-to-nebraskas-expert-doctors-wear-a-mask/article_753444e9-0ac0-58dc-a584-d4f3ee57af9d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Omaha_World-Herald&fbclid=IwAR3UqDlOQ5MNa0qIj3wByDACZ2LErws_BYBQ5GRiJqFodU_sXVc9LA-enE4#11

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Created through a collaboration of academic, business, and health experts, the Total Worker Health® Employer Guide: COVID-19 Edition provides practical tips and resources for employers to apply traditional Total Worker Health principles to pandemic response strategies.

Download the Total Worker Health Employer Guide: COVID-19 Edition for specific business strategies and resources to preserve worker well-being during a pandemic.

Statewide ChangesSports

• Fan attendance for youth and school games changes to same limit as Gatherings on June 22nd.• No longer limited to household members only.

• Contact team sports may begin practices and games on July 1st.

Elective Surgeries• All restrictions on elective surgeries are removed from DHM starting June 22nd.

Churches• New guidance will be coming out for churches stating they can have Sunday school, nursery etc.

following the same guidance as childcare limits.• This will begin on June 22.

• Fellowship gatherings (like coffee and cookies) and passing of any items is still not allowed.

Bars, Taverns, Gentlemen & Bottle Clubs

Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV● Dine-in closed; Carry-out/

delivery allowed per EO.

● 50% of rated occupancy at a time

● 6-ft distance between tables

● Max. of 6 people in a party

● No food consumption at bar

● Pool tables, dart boards, shuffle

board, arcades, and other gaming

areas must be kept closed.

● No self-serve buffets/salad bars

● Carry-out/delivery allowed per

EO.

● Max. of 8 people in a party

● Carry-out/delivery allowed per

EO.

● No self-serve buffets/salad bars

● Parties must be seated at

individual tables unless ordering,

using restrooms, or playing

games.

● IN GUIDANCE ONLY: 6-ft

distance between tables

Pool tables, dart boards,

shuffle board, arcades, and

other gaming areas allowed

with extra cleaning and

disinfection. Individuals playing

games must

have a seat at a table and

congregation of groups around

a table is limited to those

playing (no more than 8 table

my be around a game).

● Section is removed from

Directed Health Measures.

Guidance will remain and use

is recommended.

Child Care Centers

Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV

● 15 Children per room/ space ● 15 Children per room/ space infant

to school-age includes ages 3-5

● 20 school-age (K-12) children per

room/space

● 15 Children per room/ space infant

to 3 year olds

● 20 Children per room/ space 3

year olds

● 24 Children per room/ space 4-5

years olds

● 30 school-age (K-12) children per

room/space

● Section is removed from

Directed Health Measures.

Guidance will remain and use

is recommended.

Gathering LimitsPhase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV

● 10 Persons ● 25 Patrons OR 25% of rated

occupancy at a time (Max. 3,000)

● No parades, carnivals, midways,

dances, street dances, beer

gardens

● Ticketing in groups no larger than

6

● 6-ft distance between patrons

groups

● Drive-In theatres allowed with no

congregation at

concessions/bathrooms

● Facilities with 500+ capacity

(1,000+ capacity in Douglas) must

submit plans prior to opening

● INDOOR: 50% of rated occupancy

at a time (Max of 10,000)

● OUTDOOR: 75% of rated

occupancy at a time (Max of

10,000)

● No parades, carnivals, midways,

dances, street dances, beer

gardens. Dancing at events is

permissable if individuals remain at

their tables/seats keeping social

distancing between groups.

● Ticketing in groups no larger than

8

● Facilities with 500+ capacity

(1,000+ capacity in Douglas) must

submit plans prior to opening.

If the facility’s plan was already

submitted and they are now

increasing capacity, plans should

be resubmitted and re- reviewed.

● IN GUIDANCE ONLY: 6-ft

distance between groups and

recommendations of staff and

patrons to use facial coverings

● INDOOR: 75% of rated occupancy

at a time

● OUTDOOR: 100% of rated

occupancy at a time

● Facilities with 500+ capacity

(1,000+ capacity in Douglas) must

submit plans prior to opening.

If the facility’s plan was already

submitted and they are now

increasing capacity, plans should

be resubmitted and re- reviewed.

● IN GUIDANCE ONLY: 6-ft

distance between groups and

recommendations of staff and

patrons to use facial coverings

Gyms/Fitness Centers/Health Clubs/Health Spas

Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV● 10 Patrons

● 6-ft distance between patrons

● 25 Patrons OR 50% of rated

occupancy at a time

● 6-ft distance between patrons

● 75% of rated occupancy at a time ● Section is removed from

Directed Health Measures.

Guidance will remain and use

is recommended.

Restaurants, Bowling Alleys(All non-restaurant areas fall under Gatherings section)

Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV● Carry-out/drive-up/delivery

allowed

● 50% of rated occupancy at a

time

● 6-ft distance between tables

● Max. of 6 people in a party

● No bar seating

● Alcohol only with meal

● Games prohibited

● Carry-out/drive-up/delivery

allowed

● 50% of rated occupancy at a

time

● 6-ft distance between tables

● Max. of 6 people in a party

● No food consumption at bar

● Pool tables, dart boards, shuffle

board, arcades, and other gaming

areas must be kept closed.

● No self-serve buffets/salad bars

● Max. of 8 people in a party

● No self-serve buffets/salad bars

● Parties must be seated at

individual tables unless ordering,

using restrooms, or playing

games.

● IN GUIDANCE ONLY: 6-ft

distance between tables

Pool tables, dart boards,

shuffle board, arcades, and

other gaming areas allowed

with extra cleaning and

disinfection. Individuals

playing games must

have a seat at a table and

congregation of groups around

a table is limited to those

playing (no more than 8 table

my be around a game).

● Section is removed from

Directed Health Measures.

Guidance will remain and

use is recommended.

Salons/Barbers/Massage Therapy/Body Art

Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV● 10 Patrons

● Masks required for both patron

and staff

● 25 Patrons OR 50% of rated

occupancy at a time

● Masks required for both patron

and staff

● Estheticians allowed to

perform services

● 75% of rated occupancy at a

time

● Masks required for both patron

and staff.

● All facilities allowed to perform

services on faces without a

mask on patron. Patron must

wear mask prior to and

immediately after services are

complete.

● Section is removed from

Directed Health Measures.

Guidance will remain and

use is recommended.

Wedding/Funeral Reception

Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV● 10 Persons with 6-ft

distance between

household units

● 50% of occupancy with 6-ft

distance between household

units

● 6-ft distance between

household units/ different

parties

● No self-serve buffets/salad bars

● No dances or other social

events requiring guests to

gather outside of their

respective tables

● Max. of 8 people in a party

● No self-serve buffets/salad bars

● IN GUIDANCE:

Limit dances or other social

events requiring guests to

gather outside of their

respective tables

● Section is removed from

Directed Health Measures.

Guidance will remain and

use is recommended.

57 tests conducted today

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Note: Application Process Temporarily Paused for Livestock Producer Small Business Stabilization Grants, Application Deadline Extended to July 1June 16, 2020The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced a brief pause on the application process for Small Business Stabilization Grants for Livestock Producers. Applications will not be accepted during this pause, which will provide DED necessary time to validate all applicants in a timely manner and avoid potential delays to serving grantees.

Applications will be accepted once again starting Monday, June 22, at 8:00 a.m. CST. To account for the scheduled delay, the application deadline has been extended from June 26 to July 1, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. CST.

Visit www.getnebraskagrowing.nebraska.gov in advance of Monday’s application re-opening for instructions on how to apply for a Small Business Stabilization Livestock Producer Grant. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the application guidelines and eligibility requirements, which are also available online, prior to applying.

An announcement was made by the

Governor Friday to increase rural

broadband service and access. We are a

survey as it sets up business continuity in a

safe manner, should it need to be offered. A

summary report will be available with non-

identifying information. Estimated

completion time is less than 5 minutes.

Please complete the following survey by

Thursday, June 18:

https://consultinglhd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/

form/SV_3NPBP1jfliZnBIh.

359 current completions!

US Small Business Administration has re-opened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) to ALL small businesses and non-profits, effective immediately. The application can be found at https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/.

The program provides up to $10,000 in advance funding and then up to $2 million in low-interest funding to be used for business-related expenses. The program will remain open until the funding is gone.

Nebraska Chamber: Coronavirus Deep DivesThe Reopen & Recovery Series

Returning to work. Restoring commerce.What to weigh. Resources to help. Best practices from peers. How we recover.

Next webinars will cover:• reopening best practices• worker safety• legal liability• workers' compensation• tax conformity and planning• trade• economic development

https://www.nechamber.com/

June 23, Noon-1 pm MT: Best Safety and Hygiene Practices for Public Workspaces in the COVID-19 EnvironmentA panel will present challenges and solutions for safely operating workplaces with a public interaction component during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more and register for the webinar here.

June 25, 10-11 am MT: Reopening America: Return to the Workplace Safely with Total Worker Health®

A panel will present the most up-to-date science, strategies, and recommendations for returning to work safely as organizations meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more and register for the webinar here.

GOVERNOR’S WELLNESS AWARD UPDATED TIMELINE

• June 30 – Governor's Wellness Award 2020 Webinar

Overview, Q & A

• 11am MT/12pm CT

• Register now

• July 1 – Governor’s Award Application Opens

• July 30 – Peer Review Deadline for Application Assistance

• August 14 – Final Application Deadline @ Midnight

• Week of September 21 – Official Announcement of Award

Winners

• October 1 – 8, 2020 - Recipients honored at their respective

event location, virtually, or as determined safely at that time

The events of the past few months have put everything on hold for many of us, including some of our pro-health behaviors. The stress of unprecedented and unknown times has also had unknown and likely detrimental effects on our health during the pandemic, though ironically those who have health problems are at the highest risk for complications from not only COVID-19, but other infectious diseases. As we begin to slowly reengage in our normal activities it will be important to take control of our health to not only feel better right away, but to reduce our risk in the future.

To meet the health and social needs of those in our communities, PPHD will kickoff an online program called Stay Home Slim Down on Wednesday, June 24 at noon. This workshop offers 16 weekly online coaching sessions, with bi-monthly follow up sessions for the first year and ongoing access to the coach. This program follows an evidence-based curriculum that has been proven to work and is flexible enough to meet individual needs.

Participants will benefit from Stay Home Slim Down by learning to overcome challenges with getting physical activity, healthy eating, and lifestyle supports such as creating better sleep habits, overcoming triggers, managing stress, and staying motivated.

Please click below to register for the kickoff session June 24th at noon and share with others you think would be interested. Once you are registered, you will receive an email with the required forms to fill out. You can send back via mail, fax, or email. We can’t wait to see you there! http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=hxs9f6cab&oeidk=a07eh4nlp9267dee6a6

Humanity will prevail folks, we just need to be patient….

• Panhandle Public Health District: www.pphd.org

• Panhandle Worksite Wellness Council: www.pphd.org/pwwc.html

• Nebraska Chamber: nechamber.com

• Nebraska Department of Economic Development:

https://opportunity.nebraska.gov/nded-covid19/

• Small Business Administration

• https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-

resources

• Fisher Phillips: https://www.fisherphillips.com/faqs

• CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-

ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html

• OSHA: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/controlprevention.html

• https://dol.nebraska.gov/webdocs/Resources/Items/NEDOL-OSHCP%20-

%20Infection%20Control%20Plan-%20COVID-19%20(V1.4.2).pdf• OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

Resources

Please reach out if you are experiencing any mental health concerns during these unprecedented times:• Region 1 Behavioral Health Authority: 308-635-3173• Nebraska Rural Response Hotline: 1-800-464-0258• Nebraska Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)• Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-877-492-7001• Substance Use Crisis Line: 1-308-762-7177

Mental Health Resources

Panhandle Public Health District Jessica Davies, Assistant Health Director308-760-6492 jdavies@pphd.org

Tabi Prochazka, Deputy Director of Health Promotions and Preparedness308-760-1120 tprochazka@pphd.org

PPHD’s 24/7 # 308-262-5764

Contacts

Basecamp:

https://3.basecamp.com/4076066/join/w4vDqkknshYt

Governor’s Press Conference @ 1pm MT, Mondays & Thursdayswww.NETNebraska.org/capitol/

Daily Afternoon Briefings with Unified Command Weekdays @ 430 pm.www.pphd.org to find the registration, need to register for the entire week