Lincoln has three more deaths from COVID-19

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department announced Thursday that three more people have died from COVID-19.

LLCHD said the deaths include a man in his 60s who was hospitalized and vaccinated, a man in his 60s who was hospitalized and unvaccinated, and a woman in her 60s who was not hospitalized and unvaccinated.

The health department has also reported 179 other cases of the virus.

Hospitalizations of COVID-19 positive patients: 86 including 61 from Lancaster County (4 on ventilators) and 25 from other communities (4 on ventilators)

Risk dial: medium orange, high risk of COVID-19 spread and impact in the community

Directed health measure: The current EHD is in effect until September 30 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%):

Vaccinations initiated (first doses): 196,680
Vaccinations completed (second doses and J&J vaccine): 182,863
Residents aged 16 and over fully vaccinated: 71.1%

Upcoming vaccination clinics (subject to change; walk-in welcome at all locations):

Friday, September 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 “O” St. – first and second doses
Wednesday, September 8, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., LLCHD – first and second doses
Friday, September 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD – first and second doses; 4 pm to 5 pm, Gathering Place, 1144 “M” St. – first and second doses, walk-in only
Monday, September 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD – first and second doses
Wednesday, September 15, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nebraska Wesleyan University, Acklie Hall of Science, 4950 Baldwin Ave. – first and second doses
Friday, September 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD – first and second doses

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 driving tests, Virtual Rapid Care is available 24/7 at CHIHealth.com to chat with a provider 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. No appointment is 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.

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