Polk 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 Polk, NE community.
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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 Polk
Nebraska's high court rules nurse can pursue workers' comp case over COVID-19
The Nebraska Supreme Court was split 4-3 on the decision in Christine Thiele's case. The majority reversed a Workers' Compensation Court ruling, sending her case back to that court. More info »
Lincoln Journal Star - 04/19/2024 11:00amAbsences rising in Polk County schools from COVID-19, flu. What you should know to be safe
As COVID-19 activity spikes statewide, Polk County schools are seeing a rise in student and staff absences because of respiratory illnesses. Polk County Health Department officials say over the ... More info »
MSN - 12/20/2023 11:56pmTwo Polk County deputies seriously injured in shootout, suspect is 'graveyard dead': Grady Judd
LAKELAND, Fla. - Two Polk County deputies were seriously injured early Saturday morning in a shootout in Lakeland. Sheriff Grady Judd said a deputy was checking on a suspicious vehicle in Hunt ... More info »
Yahoo - 04/26/2024 10:08pmNational Weather Service issues Tornado Warning in Polk County
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Pleasant Hill, and more than 10,400 customers were without power in Des Moines as of 9:50 p.m. More info »
We Are Iowa on MSN - 04/26/2024 04:18pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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