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May 4, 2021 3:28 pm
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Mayor Lierion Gaylor Baird says last week’s school-based clinics resulted in 2,600 students and families getting vaccinated.
Currently, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) is working to bring vaccinations to you through neighborhood clinics.
In order to fall back into the ‘green’ of the risk dial, LLCHD wants at least 75% of the county’s population to be fully vaccinated. This equals about 184,000 residents.
So far, 120,000 residents have been fully vaccinated. Health Director Pat Lopez says the most common reason she’s heard of people not getting vaccinated is that they ‘just haven’t gotten around to it.’ She encourages all residents to sign up for a vaccine with LLCHD or DHHS. They will reach out to you via email to schedule an appointment.
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April 20, 2021 3:35 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) The
COVID-19 Risk Dial for Lancaster County has dropped to Low Yellow, the lowest risk level the community has seen since the dial was launched a year ago.
Health Director Pat Lopez explained, “This past week we saw a drop in the number of new weekly cases from 348 to 264. This is the largest drop in weekly cases in nine weeks. It is also the lowest weekly case count since late August.”
With a drop in the risk dial, Lancaster County will be seeing new Direct Health Measures (DHMs) go into effect this Friday.
The new DHMs include:
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Nebraska health officials say severe blood clots are rare, urge public to remain confident in vaccines
CHI Health doctor: If I hadn t already been vaccinated and I were scheduled for my Moderna or Pfizer vaccine tomorrow, I would show up for my appointment.
April 13, 2021 6:30 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The sudden pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has sent shockwaves through the country.
In Nebraska, local health officials say it’s important that people understand how unusual these severe reactions are.
“It’s so rare that this would even happen but if it does, it’s really important to talk to your medical doctor,” Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan of CHI Health said.
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Over 2,000 educators will be vaccinated on Saturday.
March 5, 2021 10:50 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Thousands of educators will make their way to the Center for People in Need on 3901 N 27th Street on Saturday to receive their vaccinations.
“We’re just excited for this milestone to arrive,” Norris School District Superintendent John Schwartz said. “It’s just another indication that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.”
Over 2,000 teachers, bus drivers, paras, secretaries, principals and more will get vaccinated. That includes school staff ages 52 and older and those who work with students who aren’t able to wear masks. The Center for People in Need volunteered to host the clinic.