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Laboratory-confirmed cases reported Thursday: 144 (This update includes 60 cases of delayed reporting in August and early September.)
Total number of cases: 39 365
Deaths reported Thursday: 2, a woman in her sixties who was hospitalized and unvaccinated and a woman in her sixties who was hospitalized and vaccinated
Total number of deaths: 293
Hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients: 95 with 46 from Lancaster County (4 on ventilators) and 49 from other communities (16 on ventilators). To note: This includes patients who no longer test positive for COVID-19 but continue to be hospitalized.
Risk dial: low orange, high risk of spread and impact of COVID-19 in the community
Directed health measure: The current DHM is effective thanks to October 28 and includes a mask requirement for all people 2 years of age and older, regardless of their immunization status. More information on the sanitary measure and the masks are available at lincoln.ne.gov/DHM and lincoln.ne.gov/mask.
Vaccinations administered (the vaccination target is 75%): Today’s data includes information from October 6 that was not available for update.
- Vaccinations initiated (first doses): 201,275
- Vaccinations completed (second doses and J&J vaccine): 191,225
- Residents aged 16 and over fully vaccinated: 74.2%
Vaccination: The Delta variant is circulating at high levels in Lancaster County and continues to impact the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Each person vaccinated creates necessary protection for the community. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) strongly urges all eligible people to get vaccinated. Vaccination helps prevent serious illness, saves lives and slows the spread of the virus. Residents 12 years of age and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Find a clinic near you at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. People without an appointment are welcome or make an appointment. Residents can also find a local pharmacy offering vaccines at vaccins.gov or by sending their postal code by SMS to 438829.
Those who do not have online access or need help with registration or planning can call LLCHD at 402-441-4200 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Upcoming vaccination clinics (subject to change; walk-in welcome at all locations):
- Thursday, October 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., YWCA Lincoln Health Fair, Dawes Middle School, 5130 Colfax Ave. – first and second doses
- Friday, October 8, 6 to 8 p.m., YWCA Lincoln Health Fair, Dawes Middle School – first and second doses
- Sunday October 10, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cristo Rey Church, 4221, rue “J” – first and second doses, booster doses for those 65 and over
- Monday, October 11, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 “O” St. – first and second doses
- Wednesday, October 13, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3301 N. 56th St. – first and second doses, booster doses for those 65 and over
- Friday, October 15, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD – first and second doses
Booster doses
LLCHD will provide Pfizer booster doses by appointment at designated booster clinics and select neighborhood clinics. The health department uses a similar approach to the initial rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine – going through the age and priority groups in stages. LLCHD will contact eligible groups by email or phone to make an appointment for booster doses and is currently contacting residents 65 and over. More information on boosters is available at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov.
Several local pharmacies also provide booster doses. Find a pharmacy near you on vaccins.gov or by sending your postal code by SMS to 438829.
Trial: The process begins with a free online risk assessment available at BryanHealth.com and CHIHealth.com. Tests are available from:
- Bryan Health: Tests are available for those with symptoms at the three Bryan Emergency Care Centers, 7501 S. 27th St .; 5901 N. 27th St.; and 4333 S. 86th St. No appointment required.
- CHI Health: Walk-in testing is available at three priority care facilities: Antelope Creek, 2510 S. 40th St., Suite 100; Southwest, 1240 Aries Drive; and Stevens Creek, 1601 N. 86th St. For test drives, virtual rapid-care is available 24/7 at CHIHealth.com to chat with a supplier and schedule a test appointment.
- Nomi Health: Drive-through tests are available at Gateway Mall Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments are not required, but people are encouraged to pre-register by visiting testing.nomihealth.com/signup/ne.
- Local pharmacies including CVS, HyVee and Walgreens, offices of health care providers and emergency care clinics also offers tests. Uninsured or underinsured individuals can call the LLCHD COVID-19 hotline at 402-441-8006 to be connected to test resources.
For more information visit COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov or call the LLCHD hotline at 402-441-8006.
Source: Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department press release
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