Lancaster County COVID-19 Update for August 16

Published on August 16, 2021

Lab-confirmed cases reported over the weekend: 216 (117 Saturday, 41 Sunday, and due to a data reporting issue, 58 additional cases from July through the first week of August)
Lab-confirmed cases reported today: 112
Total number of cases: 33,653 

Deaths reported today: 0
Total number of deaths: 253

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 positive patients: 80 with 64 from Lancaster County (7 on ventilators) and 16 from other communities (3 on ventilators)

Risk Dial: elevated yellow, moderate risk of COVID-19 spread and impact in the community

Vaccinations administered (vaccination goal is 75%):

  • Initiated vaccinations (first doses): 190,479
  • Completed vaccinations (second doses and J&J vaccine): 177,195
  • Residents age 16 and older who are fully vaccinated: 69.2%

Vaccinations:  Progress in our COVID-19 vaccination efforts positively impacts our community. The more people who are vaccinated, the less opportunity the virus and its variants will have to spread. COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. It provides protection against the virus, prevents severe illness and saves lives. Residents age 12 and older are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine, and appointments are available for this week. Residents can sign up and schedule a vaccination appointment at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. Residents can also find a local pharmacy offering vaccinations at vaccines.gov or by texting their ZIP code to 438829.

Those who do not have online access or who need assistance with registration or scheduling may call the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) COVID-19 hotline at 402-441-8006 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

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

  • Wednesday, August 18, 4 to 6 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 “O” St. – first and second doses
  • Friday, August 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD – first and second doses

MEDIA NOTE: Media will be notified regarding coverage of vaccinations. DO NOT go to any venue without making arrangements with LLCHD.

Testing: The process begins with a free online risk assessment available at BryanHealth.com and CHIHealth.com. Testing is available from:

  • Bryan Health: Testing is available without an appointment at the three Bryan Urgent Care locations, 7501 S. 27th St.; 5901 N. 27th St.; and 4333 S. 86th St. To check wait times, call 402-481-6343.
  • CHI Health: Walk-in testing is available at three priority care locations: Antelope Creek, 2510 S. 40th St., Suite 100; Southwest, 1240 Aries Drive; and Stevens Creek, 1601 N. 86th St. For drive up testing, virtual quick care is available 24/7 at CHIHealth.com to chat with a provider and schedule a testing appointment.
  • Nomi Health: Drive-thru testing is now open at Gateway Mall Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments are not required, but people are encouraged to preregister by visiting testing.nomihealth.com/signup/ne.
  • Local pharmacies including CVS, HyVee and Walgreens and other health care provider offices and urgent care clinics also offer testing. Those uninsured or underinsured can call the LLCHD COVID-19 hotline at 402-441-8006 to be connected to testing resources.

For more information, visit COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov or call the LLCHD hotline at 402-441-8006.

 

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