LLCHD reports two more COVID-19 deaths
LLCHD reported the deaths of a man in his 30s who was unvaccinated and not hospitalized and a woman in her 70s who was unvaccinated and hospitalized.
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reported two more COVID-19 deaths on Thursday.
LLCHD reported the deaths of a man in his 30s who was unvaccinated and not hospitalized and a woman in her 70s who was unvaccinated and hospitalized.
LLCHD also reported 693 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases, which includes data that wasn’t received on Wednesday due to technical difficulties.
Local hospitals currently house 128 COVID-19 patients, 91 from Lancaster County and a total of 10 on ventilators.
Upcoming vaccination clinics:
- 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
- Monday, February 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., LLCHD
On Wednesday, 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 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.
