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Nebraska's first coronavirus patient endured tough journey

From the Milestones in Nebraska's coronavirus fight series

• PAUL HAMMEL Omaha World-Herald
• May 23, 2020
• May 23, 2020 Updated Mar 8, 2021
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Emma Hutchinson and her father, Ralph Hutchinson, stand for a photo in his Omaha home. They were the first and second confirmed cases of coronavirus in Nebraska. Emma spent weeks in the hospital and was put on a ventilator as she recovered.

• ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

Emma Hutchinson holds a note she made for the staff of Nebraska Medicine. She spent 30 days at the hospital.

• ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

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PAUL HAMMEL Omaha World-Herald

OMAHA — When Dr. Brian Boer got his first look at Nebraska’s first COVID-19 patient, he knew he had a battle on his hands.

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