LLCHD reports four more COVID-19 deaths

A total of 701 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday. 

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reported four more COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday.

LLCHD reported the deaths of a woman in her 90s and a man in his 80s who were vaccinated and hospitalized; a woman in her 40s and a man in his 50s who were unvaccinated and hospitalized.

A total of 701 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on Thursday.

Local hospitals currently house 139 patients with COVID-19, 42 coming from other communities and a total of 15 patients on ventilators.

On Tuesday, Health Director Pat Lopez announced the COVID-19 Risk Dial will remain in the red category for the second consecutive week. The red category indicates a severe risk of spread and impact in the community.