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Inmate dies at hospital

December 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-250)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

December 9, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Scott R. Frakes announced that an inmate in his 60s died today at a hospital in Lincoln. The inmate tested positive for COVID-19 prior to being hospitalized in mid-November. In addition to the coronavirus, he also had underlying medical conditions.

For the privacy of the family as well as to maintain the confidentiality of the man’s medical records in accordance with...Read more

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

December 8, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-249)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

December 8, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that seven staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff members are employed at the following locations: Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (2), Community Corrections Center—Omaha (2), Central Office (1), Omaha Correctional Center (1), Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (1). All of the staff members...Read more

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

December 7, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-248)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

December 7, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that eight staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff members are employed at the following locations: Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (2), Lincoln Correctional Center (2), Central Office (2), Omaha Correctional Center (1), Community Corrections Center—Omaha (1). All of the staff members are self-isolating at...Read more

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

December 6, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-247)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

December 6, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that seven staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff members are employed at the following locations: Community Corrections Center--Lincoln (2), Central Office (2), Omaha Correctional Center (1), Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (1), and the Nebraska State Penitentiary (1). All of the staff members are self-...Read more

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

December 4, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-246)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

December 4, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that three staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Two staff members are employed at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). One staff member works at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC). All three staff members are self-isolating at home.

Notification will be provided to those who live and work in...Read more

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

December 3, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-245)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

December 3, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that six staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff members are employed at the following locations: Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (3), Omaha Correctional Center (1), Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (1), and the Lincoln Correctional Center (1). All the staff members are self-isolating at home....Read more

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

December 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-244)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

December 2, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that three staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Two staff members are employed at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC). The third staff member works at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). All three staff members are self-isolating at home.

Notification will be provided to those who live and work in...Read more

Inmate dies at hospital

December 1, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-241)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

December 1, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Scott R. Frakes announced that an inmate in his 70s died today at a hospital in Lincoln. The inmate tested positive for COVID-19 prior to being hospitalized in mid-November. In addition to the coronavirus, he also had underlying medical conditions.

For the privacy of the family as well as to maintain the confidentiality of the man’s medical records in accordance with...Read more

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