Lancaster County COVID-19 Update for March 7 – City of Lincoln, NE

Published on March 07, 2022

Lab-confirmed cases reported over the weekend: 20 Saturday, 14 Sunday

Lab-confirmed cases reported today: 10

Total cases: 69,338

Deaths reported today: 0

Total number of deaths: 425

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients: 45 with 29 from Lancaster County (none on ventilators) and 16 from other communities (2 on ventilators). Note: The hospitalization number includes patients who no longer test positive for COVID-19 but continue to be hospitalized.

Risk Dial: mid-yellow – risk of COVID-19 spread and impact in the community is moderate. Updated public health guidance is available at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov.

At-home Test Kits Available:
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department received its allotment of at-home test kits from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The kits are now available in the main lobby of LLCHD, 3131 ”O” Street, during regular business hours. A limited number of kits will be available on a daily basis.

At-Home Test Reporting:
The Health Department launched a new resource that gives Lancaster County residents the option of reporting results of their at-home COVID-19 tests to the Health Department and connects them to helpful quarantine and isolation information. The form is available at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov in the testing section of the website, just below the risk dial. All information is confidential. People who require assistance in completing the form may call LLCHD at 402-441-8006 for assistance.

Vaccinations administered:

• Initiated vaccinations (first doses): 227,267
• Completed vaccinations (second doses and J&J vaccine): 212,139
• Lancaster County residents who are fully vaccinated: 66.5%
• Booster doses: 120,276

Vaccinations:
Those experiencing some of the most severe outcomes from COVID-19 are unvaccinated. LLCHD strongly urges everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated or boosted. Vaccination helps prevent severe illness, saves lives, and slows further spread of the virus. Residents age 5 and older are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine, and those age 12 and older are eligible for a booster dose. Find a clinic near you at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. Walk-ins are welcome or schedule an appointment. 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 LLCHD at 402-441-4200 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

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

• Tuesday, March 8, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Arnold Elementary School, 5000 Mike Scholl St.
• Thursday, March 10, 3:15 to 6 p.m., Clinton Elementary School, 1520 N. 29th St.
• Friday, March 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 “O” St.
• Monday, March 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., LLCHD
• Wednesday, March 16, 4 to 7 p.m., LLCHD
• Friday, March 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., LLCHD
• Tuesday, March 22, 3:15 to 6 p.m., Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 25th St.
• Thursday, March 24, 4 to 6:30 p.m., McPhee Elementary School, 820 Goodhue Blvd.
• Tuesday, March 29, 2:45 to 6 p.m., Prescott Elementary School, 1930 S. 20th St.
• Thursday, March 31, 3:15 to 6 p.m., Fredstrom Elementary School, 5700 NW 10th St.

All clinics will offer first and second doses for age 5 and older, Pfizer booster doses for age 12 and older, and Moderna booster doses for age 18 and older.

Clinic media note:
Media will be notified regarding coverage of vaccinations. Media must make arrangements with LLCHD prior to visiting any venue.

For information on testing or other COVID-19-related issues, visit COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov or call the LLCHD hotline at 402-441-8006.