OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska further relaxed the states social distancing restrictions because the number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus has continued to decline.
Gov. Pete Ricketts said Wednesday that the rules would be eased because less than 15% of the states hospital beds have been occupied by virus patients over the past week, on average.
The new rules that take effect Thursday will allow indoor gatherings up to 75% of a buildings capacity, up from 50% now, and the restrictions on elective surgeries will also be lifted. Rules requiring people at bars and restaurants to remain seated will also be eliminated.
