Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert says following the first confirmed "community spread" case of the coronavirus the city is closing all public libraries and community centers Monday until further notice.
“It’s very important to take this step now to ensure the safety our employees and our citizens who use these public facilities,” Stothert says.
The City of Omaha has 12 public libraries and 13 community centers. Also closed effective March 16: Hanscom Park Tennis Center, Hummel Nature Center, Koch Family Tennis Center, Motto McLean Ice Arena and Harry Koch Trap and Skeet Range. Indoor pools at the community centers will also be closed.
All libraries and community centers will be deep-cleaned this week. Stothert says at this time, there is no change in the summer camp schedules at Hummel, Hanscom, Zorinsky and Adams.