Southeast Nebraska district sees lowest COVID cases in more than a year

CRETE, Neb. (KLKN) — Counties in Southeast Nebraska are reporting the lowest number of COVID-19 cases in more than a year.

Public Health Solutions (PHS), who serve Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Saline, and Thayer counties report only one new case for the district.

PHS Health Director Kim Showalter says 49% of district residents age 16 or older have been vaccinated.

To learn more about scheduling a vaccination with PHS, visit phsneb.org/covid-19-resources/vaccine-information/.

Chart provided by Public Health Solutions.