LLCHD reports one more COVID-19 death
LLCHD reported the death of a hospitalized and unvaccinated woman in her 90s.
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reported one more COVID-19 death on Monday.
LLCHD reported the death of a hospitalized and unvaccinated woman in her 90s. A total of 400 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported by LLCHD.
Due to technical difficulties, LLCHD reported 57 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Local hospitals currently house 123 COVID-19 patients, 90 from Lancaster County and a total of 10 on ventilators.
Upcoming vaccination clinics:
- Tuesday, February 8, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Arnold Elementary School, 5000 Mike Scholl St.
- Wednesday, February 9, 3:15 to 6 p.m., Clinton Elementary School, 1520 N. 29th St.; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., UNL City Campus, 1400 “R” St.; 3 to 5 p.m., UNL East Campus, 1705 Arbor Dr.
- Thursday, February 10, 3:15 to 6 p.m., Elliott Elementary School, 225 S. 25th St.
- Friday, February 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., LLCHD, 3131 “O” St.
On Feb. 2, Health Director Pat Lopez announced the COVID-19 Risk Dial will remain in the red category for the fifth consecutive week. Despite a decrease in weekly cases, hospitalizations remain high in the county. The red category indicates a severe risk of spread and impact in the community.
On Jan. 14, Lopez announced a new DHM that lasts through Feb. 11. The new DHM includes a mask mandate for all individuals two and older regardless of vaccination status.
More information on the DHM can be found at lincoln.ne.gov/DHM.
