There are 20 new COVID-19 cases in Lancaster County Monday. The total number of cases now total 28,542. Deaths remain at 221. There have been 14,554 recoveries.
The positivity rate for February 28 through March 6: came in at 18 percent and for March 7 through 8: not available
There are 37 people hospitalized, 21 from Lancaster County (one on a ventilator) and 16 from other communities (four on ventilators).
Total vaccine doses administered: 97,494
- First doses: 60,253
- Second doses: 37,241
This week’s clinics:
- Thursday, March 11, Speedway Village – second doses for residents age 73 and older. LLCHD is in the process of contacting people to schedule appointments.
- Clinics will be announced when details are confirmed.
Registration: An online COVID-19 vaccine registration form for Lancaster County residents is available at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. Those who do not have online access or who need assistance may call LLCHD’s COVID-19 hotline at 402-441-8006 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays to register. The vaccine is not yet available for the general public. As vaccine doses become available, those who are registered will be given an appointment to be vaccinated. Appointments for vaccinations are dependent on vaccine supply and are not related to the order in which people register.