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CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

NSP inmates negative for COVID-19

May 11, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Three individuals housed at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) have tested negative for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Lab results were received today for the three men, who were the first incarcerated individuals in the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) to be tested for COVID-19.

The men, who have been under quarantine, were tested as a precautionary measure because they had been in close contact with a staff member who did test positive for COVID-19. To date, eight employees with NDCS have tested positive for COVID-19. No inmates have tested positive for the virus.

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