The Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department reports two more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, a man in his 50’s and a woman in her 60’s. Both were hospitalized and unvaccinated. The number of deaths now total 354.
There were 252 lab confirmed cases reported Wednesday. There were 123 people hospitalized with 75 from Lancaster County. Nineteen patients were on ventilators.
The omicron variant is spreading in Lancaster County. Cases increase more rapidly than earlier forms of the virus.
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is now focusing on fully vaccinating 75% of the entire population of the county. Those experiencing some of the most severe outcomes from COVID-19 are unvaccinated. LLCHD strongly urges everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. Vaccination helps prevent severe illness, saves lives, and slows further spread of the virus.
There is a vaccination clinic Thursday, December 30th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Health Department, 3131 O Street. This is first and second doses for ages 5 and older. Pfizer booster doses will be given for those age 16 and older. Moderna booster doses are available for those 18 and older.
Testing continues at Bryan Health, CHI Health, Nomi Health located at Gateway Mall and at local pharmacies.