BY Media Release | January 27, 2021
(Miller/KNEB/RRN)
Regional West has expanded the visitation policy to allow one designated visitor per patient daily. Visitors are required to wear a mask while in all Regional West facilities.
The expanded visitation is due in part to the decline of active COVID-19 cases in the panhandle as monitored through Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD).
Visiting hours are daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Patients may have one designated visitor over the age of 19 every 24 hours. Visitation is not allowed for patients with confirmed positive COVID-19 or persons under investigation for COVID-19 with test results pending.
COVID vaccine allocations are expected to increase significantly for the Panhandle beginning next week. 1,100 doses, plus the required 2nd dose, are anticipated to arrive weekly beginning next week, with doses allocated based on a percentage of the county population. The Panhandle Vaccine Task Force is working together to get shots in arms, and anyone [.]
Anyone 65+ or persons with medical conditions can now register for the COVID vaccine wait list. Those meeting those criteria can complete the form at https://tinyurl.com/ycpxzr5d. The online link completion is preferred, but people can call 308-262-5764 or 308-633-2866 ext. 101. Over 3,000 people have signed up so far! Be sure to help your elderly [.]
Nineteen additional COVID-related deaths in the Panhandle were confirmed Monday by area public health officials, bringing the total deaths in the region to 155. The deaths are being announced as follows: Box Butte County female in her 90s Cheyenne County: two males both in their 90s Grant County male in his 70s Morrill County: one [.]