The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department Wednesday announced that one more resident has died from COVID-19. The death was a man in his 70s in a long-term care facility. The total number of deaths in Lancaster County is now 220.
LLCHD reports 58 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lancaster County today, bringing the community total to 27,990. Recoveries are at 13.130. The weekly positivity rate for February 21st through the 24th is at 21.2%.
There are 40 people hospitalized with 28 from Lancaster County and 12 from other communities. None are on ventilators.
The number of vaccines administered total more than 73,600.
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. The registration is open to all County residents, but those who are in Phase1B – those age 65 and older and those with underlying medical conditions – are encouraged to register.
The COVID-19 Risk Dial is at mid-yellow, indicating a moderate risk of the virus spreading. Recommendations include:
- Cautious expansion of interactions with others – outdoor activities preferred
- Continue wearing a mask and distance yourself when around others from outside of your household.
- Attend businesses, gatherings and events only with modifications (i.e. physical distancing, face masks, and capacity limits)
- Follow CDC Travel Guidelines