A thirty-year-old unvaccinated man dies of COVID-19

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LINCOLN, Nebraska (KOLN) – The Lincoln County Health Department Lancaster said two more people have died from COVID-19, including a 30-year-old man who was not vaccinated.

The other person who died is a man in his 70s who was not vaccinated either.

The health department reported 127 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 positive patients: 79 with 60 from Lancaster County (7 with fans) and 19 from other communities (4 with fans)

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

The LLCHD COVID-19 Risk dial has increased to orange again (high risk of spread).
The LLCHD COVID-19 Risk dial has increased to orange again (high risk of spread).(10/11 NOW)

Vaccines administered (the vaccination target is 75%):

  • Initiated vaccines (first doses): 191,637
  • Vaccines completed (second dose and J&J vaccine): 177,981
  • Residents aged 16 and over who are completely vaccinated: 69.5%

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

  • Friday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 St. “O” – first and second dose
  • Monday, August 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., LLCHD: first and second dose
  • Wednesday, August 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., UNL City Campus, 1400 “R” St., Square outside the Union: first and second dose; From 10 am to 2 pm, UNL East Campus, 1705 Arbor Drive, square in front of the East Union: first and second dose
  • Thursday, August 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., UNL City Campus, Square outside the Union: first and second dose; From 10 am to 2 pm, UNL East Campus, square in front of the East Union: first and second dose
  • Friday, Aug. 27, 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 by appointment at all three Bryan Urgent Care locations, 7501 S. 27th St .; 5901 N. 27th St .; and 4333 S. 86th St. For waiting times, call 402-481-6343.
  • 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 24/7 attention is available 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 and other offices of health care providers and emergency care clinics also offer testing. 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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