The Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department reports two more deaths from COVID 19, a man in his 50’s who was vaccinated and hospitalized and a man in his 100’s who was not vaccinated and hospitalized. The number of deaths is now at 449.
There are 59 new confirmed cases on Friday and 45 people are hospitalized.
The Risk Dial remains in the low orange range meaning the risk of spread is high.
At-home test kits are available in the main lobby of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department at 3131 ”O” St., during regular business hours. Test kits are also available at all Lincoln City Library locations.
Vaccination clinics for children under five are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday’s clinic is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. They are held at the LLCHD at 31st and O Street.
The next vaccination clinic for anyone age 5 and older is Monday, August 15th at the Health Department from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.