Deadline approaching for CARES program applications

Health care providers, residential care units, dentists, hospital and clinics seeking relief funds from the federal CARES program have until Aug. 28 to apply.

August 16, 2020Updated: August 16, 2020
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

SCOTTSBLUFF - Health care providers, residential care units, dentists, hospital and clinics seeking relief funds from the federal CARES program have until Aug. 28 to apply.

Thousands of dollars from the COVID-19 relief program may not be claimed if applications are not filed, according to the Panhandle Public Health District

Providers can apply online at hhs.gov/providerrelief. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

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Panhandle total: 489, Active: 56, Recovered: 427, Deaths: 6

Testing information and access for the Panhandle area:

You can sign up for the following free testing at Testnebraska.com or 402-207-9377:
Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance: Monday-Friday, 9-10am
Ambulance Bay on the east side of the emergency department, watch for the green arrows
Chadron Community Hospital: Mondays & Fridays, 7-9am
Collections are at 821 Morehead Street (Old Hospital ER Entrance next to Wilson Park)
Gordon Memorial Hospital: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-4pm
Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff: Monday-Friday, Noon-4pm
Sidney Regional Medical Center: Tuesdays & Thursday, 7-9am
Community Action Health Center in Gering: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 7-8am
Testing is free, sign up at https://tinyurl.com/y7msahzq
Morrill County Community Hospital in Bridgeport: Daily
Call 308-262-1616 for testing, same day results, insurance will be billed
Contact your local hospital or clinic for information on testing access.

March 2-August 14, 2020

Total Tests Conducted: 9,415
Positive: 489
Cumulative Positivity Rate: 5.1%
Recovered: 427
Active Cases: 56
Deaths: 6
Active Hospitalizations: 3
Total Cumulative Hospitalizations: 49

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