LLCHD administers over 70,600 vaccines total

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Monday, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) announced 42 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the community total to 27,892.

The number of community deaths remains at 217.

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So far, 12,865 people have recovered from the virus, with more than 70,600 vaccines administered.

This week’s positivity rate is currently unavailable.

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Thirty-four COVID patients are currently hospitalized (22 are Lancaster County residents). A total of two patients are on ventilators.