The Lincoln – Lancaster County Health Department reports two more deaths from COVID-19, a man in his 70’s and a woman in her 80’s. Both were hospitalized and vaccinated. The total number of deaths is now at 399.
There were 164 new cases reported Friday. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 include 128 with 91 from Lancaster County. There are 11 patients on ventilators.
The DHM is in effect through February 11th and includes a mask requirement for all individuals age 2 and older, regardless of their vaccination status.
Health officials report the Omicron variant continues to spread in the area. The Delta variant also continues to circulate and is impacting the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
The vaccination schedule for Lancaster County includes:
Saturday, February 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Culler Middle School, 5201 Vine St.
Sunday, February 6, 9 a.m. to noon, Culler Middle School
Monday, February 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 “O” St.
Tuesday, February 8, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Arnold Elementary School, 5000 Mike Scholl St.
Wednesday, February 9, 3:15 to 6 p.m., Clinton Elementary School, 1520 N. 29th St.; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., UNL City Campus, 1400 “R” St.; 3 to 5 p.m., UNL East Campus, 1705 Arbor Dr.
Thursday, February 10, 3:15 to 6 p.m., Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 25th St.
Friday, February 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., LLCHD
Testing continues at Bryan Health, CHI Health, Nomi Health, LLCHD-TotalWellness, and at local pharmacies.