COVID-19

COVID-19 in Nebraska is topic of Science Cafe

To ensure social distancing, Nov. 17 event will be offered via Facebook Live.

Nov 10, 2020

Kelly Cawcutt, MD

Distancing, masks important during meals

Remember, removing your mask to eat indoors can be risky.

Nov 9, 2020

Enhancing older adults’ holiday experience during pandemic

Cecilia Poon, PhD, will speak during November’s Olson Center Brown Bag.

Nov 9, 2020

Cecilia Poon, PhD

COVID-19 safety is important off-campus, too

Dr. Gold: “The majority of viral transmission is not on our campuses.” Watch the video to learn where most transmissions are occurring.

Nov 9, 2020

UNMC reaches testing partnership with OPS

UNMC, Omaha Public Schools and One World Community Health Centers look to detect cases early, reduce transmission and improve use of resources.

Nov 6, 2020

Jana Broadhurst, MD, director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit's clinical laboratory

Increased app, mask usage better protects us all

1-Check UNMC app usage has risen, but sustained use is needed going forward.

Nov 3, 2020

The scientific truth about herd immunity

Herd immunity is not a solution.

Oct 30, 2020

Chancellor’s forum: Paying it forward

At virtual forum, Dr. Gold urges UNMC audience to demonstrate kindness in a difficult time.

Oct 29, 2020

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD

Comparing COVID-19 and the flu

While these viruses have many similarities, there are also some important differences.

Oct 29, 2020

Keep campus COVID-19 safety a priority

Ted Cieslak, MD, interim executive director for health security at UNMC, shares a message with the UNMC community.

Oct 28, 2020

Ted Cieslak, interim executive director for health security at UNMC