Only 4 new COVID cases in Lancaster Co.

May 17, 2021 4:13 pm

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Today, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) reports 4 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the community total to 31,255.

The total number of deaths remains at 235.

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More than 28,700 people have recovered from the virus and more than 141,800 people have been fully vaccinated in Lancaster County.

Twenty-six COVID patients are hospitalized (17 are Lancaster County residents). Only one patient is on a ventilator.

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Upcoming public mass vaccination clinics include:

Monday, May 17, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, 31st and “O” streets – first and second doses
Tuesday, May 18, “F” Street Community Center, 1225 “F” Street – first and second doses; and Gateway Mall – first-dose drive-through clinic north of the garages of the former Sears store
Wednesday, May 19, Gateway Mall – second-dose drive-through clinic north of the garages of the former Sears store
Thursday, May 20, Pinnacle Bank Arena – first and second doses
Friday, May 21, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department – first and second doses
Saturday, May 22, Gateway Mall – second dose drive-through clinic north of the garages of the former Sears store