The Lincoln – Lancaster County Health Department reports 176 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday bringing the total number to 43,314.
The number of deaths remains at 323.
There are 97 people hospitalized with 61 from Lancaster County. Twelve of those patients are on ventilators.
The Risk Dial was elevated to mid-orange on Tuesday meaning the risk of spread is high. The current DHM that includes a mask mandate is in effect through November 24th.
61.3% of Lancaster County residents are fully vaccinated against the virus.
Vaccination clinics are as followed:
Wednesday, November 17, 4 to 6 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 “O” St. – first and second doses, Pfizer booster doses
Friday, November 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD – first and second doses, Pfizer and Moderna booster doses
Saturday, November 20, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Southwest High School, 7001 S. 14th St., first doses for children ages 5 to 11, Pfizer booster doses
Testing continues at Bryan Health, CHI Health, Nomi Health and and local pharmacies.