Over 1000 New Cases Of Covid 19 Reported Friday

(KFOR Lincoln January 15, 2022) The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department announced on Friday that 1,294 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Lancaster County, the highest number of cases reported in a single day since the beginning of the pandemic.

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients: 134 with 90 from Lancaster County (12 on ventilators) and 44 from other communities (four on ventilators). Note: This includes patients who no longer test positive for COVID-19 but continue to be hospitalized.

Risk Dial: red – risk of COVID-19 spread and impact in the community is severe

Directed Health Measure: The DHM is effective through February 11 and includes a mask requirement for all individuals ages 2 and older regardless of vaccination status. More information on the health measure and masks is available at lincoln.ne.gov/DHM and lincoln.ne.gov/mask.

Vaccinations:

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) is now focusing on fully vaccinating 75% of the entire population of Lancaster County. Those experiencing some of the most severe outcomes from COVID-19 are unvaccinated. LLCHD strongly urges everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. 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. 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, January 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 “O” St., 4 to 6:30 p.m., McPhee Elementary School, 820 Goodhue Blvd.
Wednesday, January 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., LLCHD; 3:15 to 6 p.m., Fredstrom Elementary School, 5700 NW. 10th St.
Thursday, January 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. LLCHD; 4 to 6:30 p.m., Norwood Park Elementary School, 4710 N. 72nd St.
Friday, January 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., LLCHD; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Asian Community and Cultural Center, 144 N. 44th 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.

Testing:

Bryan Health: Testing is available for those who have symptoms at Bryan Urgent Care locations, 7501 S. 27th St.; 5901 N. 27th St. (temporarily closed); and 4333 S. 86th St. Starting Monday, Jan. 17, all rapid COVID-19 testing will be done at Bryan’s NorthPointe Urgent Care location at 5901 N. 27^th St. Appointments will be required. Go to bryanhealth.org/covid-testing to schedule an appointment. PCR testing will continue to be available at Bryan’s two other urgent care locations – Lifepointe, 7501 S. 27^th St. and Southeast, 4333 S. 86th St. Appointments will be required. Go to bryanurgentcare.org
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 available at Gateway Mall. Appointments are required. Register at testing.nomihealth.com/signup/ne.
LLCHD/TotalWellness: Drive-thru testing is available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at 1918 “O” St. Appointments are required. Visit totalwellnesshealth.com/lincoln to schedule an appointment.
Local pharmacies including CVS, HyVee and Walgreens, 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.