COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources

On April 23, 2020, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture released a “Guidance for Nurseries and Garden Center Operators to Slow the Spread of COVID-18 Virus”.

Nebraska Department of Ag

Statewide COVID-19 Testing

On April 21, Governor Ricketts announced a new initiative to dramatically increase COVID-19 testing in the coming weeks. Visit www.testnebraska.com to complete an assessment to determine your current risk. Using the data collected in the assessment, people will be prioritized and if chosen you will be confirmed a time slot for testing at a drive-through location.

Information to protect the health and safety of your staff.

CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers
Information from OSHA about employer obligations during the COVID-19 situation: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 and OSHA’s COVID-19 Information Page.
The Department of Labor’s information regarding COVID-19-related issues.

NE Dept of Health and Human Services – Coronavirus Disease 2019

Nebraska Statewide Resources

These orders are effective immediately and are in effect to the dates listed unless renewed, extended, or terminated by subsequent orders. They supersede any federal mandate in effect.

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Directed Health Measures, Click here to access each Directed Health Measures as of May 4, 2020. Each Local Public Health Department is covered under a separate DHM.

AmericanHort – Resources, webinars, and updated on federal relief efforts

The AmericanHort has a free recorded webinar A Discussion on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – Loans, Grants and Business Relief from AmericanHort is now available online! Click here to view the webinar recording. It is very helpful in explaining the new law and what financial assistance opportunities are available to your business.

Get Nebraska Growing Initiative – Small Business Stabilization Grant Program