Erin Duffy, Omaha World-Herald

Erin Duffy

Omaha World-Herald

Omaha, NE, United States

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Tyson Foods to open medical clinic for workers at Lexington beef plant

The new clinic is part of a pilot project between Tyson and corporate health care company Marathon Health, which will run the facilities. → Read More

As coronavirus surges elsewhere, Nebraska labs report supply shortages, long wait times

Private labs are processing several hundred thousand coronavirus tests each day, and have warned they have massive backlogs. → Read More

Wondering if you've had COVID-19? Red Cross testing donated blood for coronavirus antibodies

The free antibody testing started Monday and is being conducted nationwide, including in #Nebraska and #Iowa. → Read More

Second worker at Fremont chicken plant dies of COVID-19

The worker was a Dodge County man in his late 30s who had been battling COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, for several weeks, according to Lincoln Premium Poultry spokeswoman → Read More

11th resident dies from coronavirus outbreak at Life Care Center of Elkhorn

The resident, who died Monday, was a hospice patient who tested positive for COVID-19. → Read More

Lincoln police officer tests positive for coronavirus

The officer, who doesn't have any symptoms, had worked during the city's recent protests. → Read More

Masses canceled at Omaha's St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church after priest gets COVID-19

The Douglas County Health Department recommended that anyone who spent 10 minutes or more within 6 feet of the Rev. Toby Letak should self-quarantine for 14 days. → Read More

On 3rd anniversary of Zachary BearHeels' death, marchers retrace his steps

The third anniversary of Zachary BearHeels’ death while in the custody of Omaha police fell as protesters across the country took to the streets again to denounce police brutality and → Read More

A day of rallies and remembrance in Omaha: Crowds gather to call for equality and peace

Roughly 200 people attended a rally at Memorial Park, which ended with a march into Elmwood Park. And a prayer vigil for James Scurlock was held in the early evening → Read More

224 workers at Tyson meat plant in Council Bluffs test positive for coronavirus after mass-testing

Of those who tested positive, 103 have since returned to work after isolating at home. → Read More

786 workers at Tyson's Dakota City plant have coronavirus; company says worst is over

“We are well past the peak of active COVID-19 cases at the facility,” Tyson said. “We have resumed two shifts of our operations and the number of our team members → Read More

Iowa coronavirus death toll passes 500 as state confirms virus outbreak at meatpacking plant

More than 500 workers at a Storm Lake meat processing plant have tested positive. → Read More

High water levels prompt closure of Elkhorn River access sites for boating, tubing

The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District closed the Elkhorn Crossing, West Maple Road and Graske Crossing access sites. → Read More

Douglas County reports 89 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

Another 89 people in Douglas County have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Friday, but the percentage of positive tests is declining. → Read More

Three workers at QLI rehab center in Omaha have tested positive for COVID-19

An administrative assistant tested positive on Monday, a QLI official said. Two staff members tested positive about three weeks ago, on April 29 and May 3. → Read More

3 workers at QLI rehab center in Omaha have tested positive for COVID-19

An administrative assistant tested positive on Monday, a QLI official said. Two staff members tested positive about three weeks ago, on April 29 and May 3. → Read More

Five residents at Life Care Center of Elkhorn die; facility cited in past for deficiencies

The facility, at 20275 Hopper St. in Omaha, tested all 79 residents on May 11. A majority — 52 — tested positive for the virus. → Read More

14 more coronavirus cases reported at Costco chicken plant in Fremont

A total of 54 workers there have contracted COVID-19, and one died, the company announced earlier this month. Twenty-nine workers have recovered and returned to work, and 90 have tested → Read More

25 days in ICU, 15 days on a ventilator: Omaha woman, 73, recovers from coronavirus

Ruby Jones walked out of CHI Health’s Immanuel Rehabilitation Institute on Thursday morning after surviving a battle with the coronavirus that left her weakened but more determined than ever to → Read More

Glimmers of hope in Grand Island: Officials say coronavirus deaths, hospital stays dropping

There are encouraging signs that the virus may have already hit its peak. Fewer people are seeking hospital care. Confirmed coronavirus cases in Hall, Hamilton and Merrick Counties seem to → Read More