Columbus and other towns across Nebraska are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Columbus, NE community.

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Nebraska COVID-19 Cases

Nebraska New Coronavirus Cases:
Nebraska Total Coronavirus Cases: 574,399
Nebraska New Coronavirus Deaths:
Nebraska Total Coronavirus Deaths: 5,063
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Columbus

Test Nebraska will open a COVID-19 testing location in Columbus

Columbus Community Hospital will become a Test Nebraska collection site for COVID-19 tests. “Starting next week we will become a permanent collection site for Test Nebraska and we will have ... More info »

Columbus Telegram - 06/15/2020 07:30pm

$70 million expansion will help Nebraska facilities play a key role in COVID-19 vaccine - Omaha World-Herald

Becton Dickinson & Co., also known as BD, employs approximately 3,200 workers at its four facilities in Nebraska — the Holdrege facility, two campuses in Columbus and another in Broken Bow. More info »

Omaha.com - 07/08/2020 07:46pm

Child is Nebraska's 14th confirmed case of coronavirus; state of emergency declared

Nebraska has its first confirmed case of the coronavirus involving a child. The Douglas County Health Department said Friday afternoon that the child — the state's 14th confirmed case — is a ... More info »

Columbus Telegram - 03/14/2020 12:31am

$70 million expansion will help Nebraska facilities play a key role in COVID-19 vaccine - Omaha World-Herald

Medical technology company Becton Dickinson, which has plants in Columbus, Holdrege and Broken Bow, will produce syringes and other medical supplies for the coronavirus vaccine. Becton Dickinson's ... More info »

Omaha.com - 07/08/2020 07:46pm

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