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.
Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Nebraska hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Nebraska Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Nebraska government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.
Nebraska COVID-19 Cases
Nebraska Total Coronavirus Cases: 574,399
Nebraska New Coronavirus Deaths:
Nebraska Total Coronavirus Deaths: 5,063
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
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 ...
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 07:46pmChild is Nebraska's 14th confirmed case of coronavirus; state of ...
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 12:31amColumbus woman: 'I wasn't sure if I was going to take another breath'
Columbus resident Heather Buttaro spoke about her experience battling COVID-19. COURTESY PHOTO Heather Buttaro, who has been battling COVID-19, is pictured in the hospital the day she was released. More info »
Lincoln Journal Star - 11/26/2020 03:00amNebraska National Guard assists with COVID-19 vaccinations
1 / 16 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A toy was given to Staff Sgt. Brad Wardyn by his son holds a COVID-19 vaccine needle, Jan. 21, 2021, in Columbus, Nebraska. Wardyn, a flight medic with ... More info »
usace.army.mil - 01/24/2021 10:00am