COVID

The City of Aurora and surrounding six villages in Hamilton County are projected to receive a combined $1.03 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

The City of Aurora and surrounding six villages in Hamilton County are projected to receive a combined $1.03 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Area municipalities to receive $1M in COVID relief funding

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The City of Aurora and surrounding six villages in Hamilton County are projected to receive a combined $1.03 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, according to estimates released last week.
The Johnson and Johnson vaccine has been paused.

The Johnson and Johnson vaccine has been paused.

CDHD pauses Johnson & Johnson (JANSSEN) vaccine

News Staff
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
At this time, CDHD has paused administration of Johnson and Johnson (J&J, or Janssen) vaccine per recommendation of Nebraska DHHS, the CDC and FDA. The CDC/FDA are reviewing data related to six cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine.
County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday.

County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday.

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County expecting to receive $1.8M in COVID funds

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday, reporting that Hamilton County is expected to receive $1.8 million in COVID relief funds, perhaps as early as May.
Les (played here by Kash Hanneman at right and Adrik Diaz at left) prepare to take the stage next week for the Aurora High School’s presentation of the musical Newsies.

Les (played here by Kash Hanneman at right and Adrik Diaz at left) prepare to take the stage next week for the Aurora High School’s presentation of the musical Newsies.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Small newsies, big personalities Aurora High School’s long-awaited musical is none other than Disney’s Newsies. A favorite of many, Newsies hosts a full cast of young characters all facing their own trials and triumphs. The smallest of those characters is young Les.
Local health officials say it is difficult to determine how quickly vaccines will be available.

Local health officials say it is difficult to determine how quickly vaccines will be available.

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Distribution depends on vaccine availability

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
While several hundred local residents have now received their COVID vaccination shots, local health officials say it is difficult to determine how quickly they will be available to everyone who wants them.
Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

Smith provides local COVID vaccine, case update

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Kirt Smith joined county commissioners Monday to provide a much-welcomed update surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine status in the Central Department Health District.
Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

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Smith provides COVID vaccine update

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Providing another welcomed update, Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith was first up on the agenda for the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday.  With the completion of the county’s first COVID-19 vaccine clinic, Smith again brought good news to share.
Area teachers were among those given their first dose of the COVID vaccine last week.

Area teachers were among those given their first dose of the COVID vaccine last week.

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Area teachers get COVID shot

News Staff
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Area school staff members were given the opportunity Friday by the Central District Health Department to receive a portion of allocated doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

Kirt Smith provided the county another COVID-19 update Monday.

Commissioners get COVID-19 update

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
On hand to provide a COVID-19 update for Hamilton County, Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith gave the commissioners good news Monday.  “The numbers I have are from midweek last week,” he began.