LLCHD reports two more COVID-19 deaths
LLCHD reported the deaths of an unvaccinated man in his 90s who was not hospitalized and an unvaccinated and hospitalized woman in her 70s.
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reported two more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday.
LLCHD reported the deaths of an unvaccinated man in his 90s who was not hospitalized and an unvaccinated and hospitalized woman in her 70s.
LLCHD did not report any new data on cases due to technical difficulties at DHHS.
Local hospitals currently house 138 COVID-19 patients, 104 from Lancaster County and a total of 13 on ventilators.
Upcoming vaccination clinics:
- Wednesday, February 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., LLCHD
- Thursday, February 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., LLCHD
- Friday, February 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., LLCHD
- Saturday, February 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Culler Middle School, 5201 Vine St.
- Sunday, February 6, 9 a.m. to noon, Culler Middle School
On Jan. 14, Health Director Pat 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.
On Wednesday, 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 severe risk of spread and impact in the community.
