For Immediate Release: April 17, 2020
Contact: Judi Yorges, Director of External Relations and Communications, 402.471.3448
LINCOLN – The Nebraska State Colleges are proud to be a part of the statewide COVID-19 response
by providing resources to support our rural communities during this challenging time.
Chadron State, Peru State and Wayne State Colleges will provide residence hall rooms
for individuals who need to quarantine, isolate, or convalesce during the COVID-19
pandemic if called upon by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
“As a community partner for rural Nebraska and the state as a whole, we believe it
is important to offer our colleges’ resources to serve the people of Nebraska during
this public health crisis,” said Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College
System.
There are no COVID-19 quarantined individuals currently being housed at the Colleges,
and there is no immediate need for these rooms. The health and safety of our students,
staff, and faculty are very important to us. The residence hall rooms designated for
use during the pandemic would be completely separate from any students who remain
on campus. If this plan is implemented, each College will work in cooperation with
DHHS and NEMA to take steps to ensure safety measures are in place. The Nebraska State
Colleges will continue to be a strong community partner as the entire state works
to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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