Lincoln-Lancaster County health officials reported another death from COVID-19 on Friday. The woman was in her 60’s and was hospitalized and unvaccinated. The total number of deaths is 267.
Lab-confirmed cases reported today: 151
Total number of cases: 35,019
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 positive patients: 88 with 62 from Lancaster County (5 on ventilators) and 26 from other communities (5 on ventilators)
Risk Dial: mid-orange, high risk of COVID-19 spread and impact in the community
Directed Health Measure: The current DHM is effective through September 30 and includes a mask mandate for all individuals ages 2 and older regardless of vaccination status. More information on the health measure and masks is available at lincoln.ne.gov/DHM and lincoln.ne.gov/mask.
Vaccinations administered (vaccination goal is 75%):
Initiated vaccinations (first doses): 194,696
Completed vaccinations (second doses and J&J vaccine): 180,704
Residents age 16 and older who are fully vaccinated: 70.4%
Those who do not have online access or who need assistance with registration or scheduling may call the LLCHD COVID-19 hotline at 402-441-8006 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Upcoming vaccination clinics (subject to change; walk-ins welcome at all locations):
Monday, August 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 “O” St. – first and second doses; 3 to 5 p.m., College View Church, Heartland Hall, 4801 Prescott Avenue – first and second doses
Wednesday, September 1, 1 to 3 p.m., Southeast Community College gymnasium, 8800 “O” St. – first and second doses
Friday, September 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD – first and second doses