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May 7, 2021 4:46 pm
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) A milestone for the community, more than 50% of Lancaster County residents have been fully vaccinated. That’s roughly 124,530 residents, as reported by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD).
Today, LLCHD confirmed 43 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the community total to 31,150.
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here for a list of this week’s vaccination clinics.
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.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln announced Sunday it will host its third on-campus clinic on May 11 for Huskers to receive their second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
The clinic, designed for those who received their first Pfizer dose on April 20, will be in the Coliseum from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department will email individuals alerting them of their assigned appointment.
If students are in need of an extension for their on-campus accommodations to receive the second dose, they can contact COVID19@unl.edu to extend their housing at no cost.
The university previously announced a second vaccine clinic will occur at the Hawks Championship Center on Monday; the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will be administered.