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LESS RESTRICTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE Yesterday, at his daily coronavirus press briefing, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that less restrictive Directed Health Measures (DHMs) will take effect in three additional regions in southern Nebraska on May 18, 2020. These regions are the South Heartland, Public Health Solutions, and Two Rivers districts. The Governor also issued guidance to resume baseball and softball in June, with enhanced physical distancing measures in place for the safety of athletes, coaches, and spectators. Practices will be permitted starting on June 1st, and games can take place as of June 18th. Depart-ment of Education Commissioner Matthew Blomstedt joined Gov. Ricketts to talk about the resumption of youth sports. Additionally, Governor Ricketts highlighted new business reopening guidelines posted online today by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These docu-ments provide guidance to salons/barber shops, massage therapy services, and body art services as they reopen.

NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK Sunday kicked off National Hospital Week 2020. Has there ever been a more important and opportune time to observe it? At Community Hospital, more than 300 employees are ready to care for their patients in McCook and surrounding communities. This year highlights the adage of every hospi-tal and person involved in keeping our communities healthy – that health comes first. This year, of course, the stakes are so much higher for our front-line health care heroes as they are fighting valiantly each and every day to protect and preserve the health of our entire nation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, this important week gives us all the opportunity to salute those working for hospitals: physicians, nurses, thera-pists, engineers, food service workers, volunteers, environmental stewards, administrators and so many more, for their unwavering service, sacrifice and courage during this pandemic. With that in mind, this year’s celebration of healthcare workers is taking the form of “A Week of Thanks,” where people can participate from the safety and comfort of their homes while health care heroes go to work fighting against COVID-19 (Please use #HospitalWeek in all posts).

FIRST POSITIVE RABIES CASE Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has confirmed the first positive rabies case in the health district for the year, found in a skunk. “We want to remind all residents to be aware of their surroundings and to not approach or handle wild or unfamiliar animals, “explains Melissa Propp, Disease Surveillance Coordinator. According to the Center for Disease Control, rabies is a medical emergency. Any wounds should be immediately washed with soap and water. They should also receive medi-cal attention from a health care professional. Rabies is a deadly virus infec-tion that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. People get rabies from the bite of an animal with rabies. Animals with rabies may act differently from healthy animals. Wild animals may move slowly or may act as if they are tame. A pet that is usually friendly may snap at you or may try to bite. If you are around an animal which displays any of the be-low signs of rabies, move yourself and others to safety. “Vaccination is the best protection for keeping your pets safe,” states Propp. “We recommend that residents contact their local veterinarian to make sure your pet’s vacci-nations are current. In addition, please be careful around stray or strange animals. If an animal bites you, and it is safe to do so, catch the animal and contact your veterinarian for testing. It may save you the pain and cost of rabies vaccinations.” Contact your local veterinarian and the public health department about rabies testing and exposures.

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SPORTS The third of four McCook Community College sophomore volley-

ball players has signed a letter of intent to continue playing at

the next level. Bailey Honn, a 5-8 right-side hitter and McCook

High School graduate, has signed on to play at Ottawa Univer-

sity in Kansas. “I chose Ottawa because of the great program

they have to offer,” she said. “Beach volleyball at Ottawa really

caught my attention along with the variety of degrees available.

The team, coaches, and teachers I met with seemed like the

perfect fit for me.” Honn plans to pursue a degree in biology. “I

am excited for new competition, traveling to new places, and

the opportunity to play with and against new and experienced

players,” she said. One of her new teammates with the Braves

is a former Lady Indian, Yessah Rocha, a 5-5 libero from Topeka,

who will be a senior on the team. Honn played in 92 sets this

past season and had 365 total attacks with was credited with

114 kills, 42 digs and 45 block assists. “Bailey is a natural ath-

lete, so I know she is just going to continue to improve and do

great things,” said MCC Volleyball Coach Hayley Kobza.

Nebraska football has gone to the other side of the world to add

a specialist as Daniel Cerni, an Australian rules football player,

announced he was coming to Lincoln on a full scholarship to play

this season. Cerni has worked with Prokick Australia, an organi-

zation that helps develop and place punters throughout Ameri-

can football. The Huskers punter from the past two seasons,

Isaac Armstrong, graduated and the Huskers could use some

depth at that position.

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