LINCOLN- In his first move to loosen restrictions that have been in place to battle and control the spread of the coronavirus in the state, Gov. Pete Ricketts said Monday he is lifting the order blocking elective surgeries beginning May 4.

The green light for elective surgeries will be flashed only if 30% of a hospital's beds remain open, 30% of intensive-care beds are open, 30% of hospital ventilators remain available and there is at least two weeks' supply of personal protective equipment available at the hospital site. The new order also lifts the ban on surgical procedures at dental offices, vision clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and veterinary practices.

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