Are abortions considered 'essential' medical procedures amid COVID-19 outbreak?

LPETTET/iStock(ATLANTA) -- As state officials have called for halting non-essential medical procedures to save resources for battling the novel cornavirus, not everyone appears to agree on what that means for abortions.

March 24, 2020Updated: March 24, 2020

By News Channel Nebraska

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Are abortions considered 'essential' medical procedures amid COVID-19 outbreak?

Regional

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

FLOCK camera, drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

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Downtown Sounds

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