Lincoln has three more deaths from COVID-19

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

LLCHD said the deaths included a 60-year-old man hospitalized and vaccinated, an 80-year-old man hospitalized and unvaccinated, and a woman in her 90s who was not hospitalized or vaccinated.

The health department also reported another 179 cases of the virus.

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 positive patients: 86 with 61 from Lancaster County (4 with fans) and 25 from other communities (4 with fans)

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

Targeted health measure: The current DHM is effective until September 30 and includes a mask requirement for all people 2 years of age or older, regardless of vaccination status. You can learn more about health measurement and masks at lincoln.ne.gov/DHM and lincoln.ne.gov/mask.

Vaccines administered (the vaccination target is 75%):

  • Initiated vaccines (first doses): 196,680
  • Vaccines completed (second dose and J&J vaccine): 182,863
  • Residents aged 16 and over who are fully vaccinated: 71.1%

Upcoming vaccination clinics (subject to change; welcome to all locations):

  • Friday, Sept. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 St. “O” – first and second dose
  • Wednesday, Sept. 8, 4 to 6 p.m., LLCHD – first and second dose
  • Friday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD – first and second dose; From 4 pm to 5 pm, meeting place, 1144 “M” street: first and second dose, only for walk-in
  • Monday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD: first and second dose
  • Wednesday, Sept. 15, 3 to 5 p.m., Wesleyan University of Nebraska, Acklie Hall of Science, 4950 Baldwin Ave. – first and second dose
  • Friday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD: first and second dose

Tests: The process begins with a free online risk assessment available at BryanHealth.com and CHIHealth.com. The tests are available at:

  • Bryan Health: Tests are available for those with symptoms at all three Bryan Urgent Care locations, 7501 S. 27th St .; 5901 N. 27th St .; and 4333 S. 86th St. No appointment required.
  • Hi WHO: Access tests are 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 upload tests, virtual fast assistance is available 24/7 at CHIHealth.com to chat with a provider and schedule a test appointment.
  • Health Names: Driven tests are available at the Gateway Mall Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No prior appointment is required, but people are advised to pre-register by visiting testing.nomihealth.com/signup/ne.
  • Local pharmacies included CVS, HyVee and Walgreens, offices of health care providers i urgent care clinics they also offer evidence. Those who are uninsured or underinsured can call the LLCHD COVID-19 hotline at 402-441-8006 to connect to test resources.

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

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