(WOWT): Below are today’s vaccination updates, as well as data reports on new cases and other COVID-19 statistics reported by Nebraska and Iowa health officials.
Keep scrolling for useful links and other information, including phone numbers to call for help registering for the vaccine.
Douglas County Update
The Douglas County Department of Health confirmed Saturday that nine cases of the California variant have been found (B.1.429). Just a day after the state announced its first case of variant B.1.1.7 COVID-19 found in the UK, DHHS also confirmed that the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory found four additional cases.
Two cases were identified in Public Health Solutions, one in Lancaster-Lincoln and one in East Central. This is a total of 13 cases of the California variant.
Officials say the California variant is believed to spread more easily, but available vaccines are effective against it.
Lincoln-Lancaster update
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Department of Health on Saturday confirmed its first case of the California COVID-19 variety, called B.1.429. The case was identified as a man in his 60s.
Officials say the variant was identified through special tests at the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory.
The health department also reported 65 more cases, bringing the total community to 28,151. The total number of deaths remains at 221.
Vaccination clinics
Douglas County
Until further notice, Douglas County clinics will provide COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residents at the following times and locations:
- DIM / DIM – Community Church of Christ, located at 404 S. 108th St., clinics will provide vaccines from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- WED / FRI – CHI Immanuel Medical Center, located at 72nd Street and Sorensen Parkway Street, will be vaccinated from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- JUE / SUN – Nebraska Medical Testing and Vaccine Clinic, located at 144th Street and Millard Avenue, vaccinations will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
- SAT – Creighton University Rasmussen Center, located at number 702 of street number 17, the vaccines will be administered from 9 to 21 hours
In addition, the Kroc Center plans clinics from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 26, March 4, and March 8. However, as of Thursday there are all appointments for these clinics.
Pottawattamie County
County residents age 65 and older are asked to register through the Pottawattamie County Vaccination Website. Anyone who needs assistance can also call the Connections Area Agency to age at 712-328-2540 to sign up for a phone appointment.
Offline help
NEBRASKA VACCINE DIRECT LINE: Gov. Pete Ricketts has asked the Nebraskans to call 402-552-6645 or free of charge a 833-998-2275 for more information on the Nebraska COVID-19 vaccination process. DO NOT call your local health department.
NEBRASKA TEST LINE: To get answers about tests, results, communications, etc. of Test Nebraska, call a 402-207-9377.
IOWA VACCINE DIRECT LINE: Older or domiciled Iowans seeking help to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment can call. 1-866-468-7887 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; or contact Connections area Aging Agency a 712-328-2540 or 1-800-432-9209.
REFERENCE NOTE: 6 News get data from the COVID-19 boards in Nebraska and Iowa at 6 p.m. daily. Other reports in this post come from official press releases from area health departments and other authorities as indicated.
Resource links
Vaccine registration: Douglas County Sarpy / Cass | Three rivers | Nebraska
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Vaccine information: Douglas County Douglas County Clinics | Nebraska | Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska | Nebraska Chronology | Nebraska Phase 1A Levels | Nebraska Phase 1B Levels || Iowa | Pottawattamie County Mills County Fremont County
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