(WOWT) – Below are today’s vaccination updates, as well as data reports on new cases and other COVID-19 statistics reported by health officials in Nebraska and Iowa.
Keep scrolling to find useful links and other information, including phone numbers to call for help to sign up for the vaccine.
–
70 years old and older in Douglas County to register for the vaccine
The Douglas County Health Department has announced that those aged 70 and over can start registering for the COVID-19 vaccine starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
To register, go to the Douglas County Department of Health website and click on the link in the big yellow box that says “Sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.” Those in need of telephone assistance can call the DCHD COVID-19 information line at 402-444-3400.
Several residents of Sarpy, Cass County eligible for the vaccine on Tuesday
Sarpy and Cass County residents who were born in 1951 or earlier (aged 70 or older) will be able to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination meeting starting Tuesday, February 16th.
A notification will be sent to those registered for updates through the county health department or the Nebraska state pre-registration survey, according to a health district statement.
Vaccinations will only be available by appointment.
Those with questions are asked to call 402-339-4334 and select option 1. This phone line will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To date, the Sarpy / Cass Health Department has reported 112 COVID-19 deaths. According to the COVID-19 scoreboard, the health district reports 670 active cases and a positivity rate of 24.4% as of Saturday. SCHD confirmed 21,305 COVID-19 cases, with 20,523 recovered, since the beginning of the pandemic.
Douglas County reports a positivity rate of 20.7%, several cases
Douglas County Health Department reported 315 new cases Friday. Daily number updates are no longer released over the weekend. The total number of cases in the county since the beginning of the pandemic has now reached 62,745.
The 7-day average of reported cases is 108.
A positivity rate of 20.7% was reported for the week ending Saturday. The positivity rate for the previous week was reported at 20.6%.
No new deaths were reported. The total number of deaths remains at 636.
Vaccination clinics
Douglas County
Until further notice, Douglas County clinics will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible residents at the following times and locations:
- MARI / MIERI – The Church of the Community of Christ, located at 404 S. 108th St., clinics will offer vaccinations between 9:00 and 17:00
- WED / FRI – CHI Immanuel Medical Center, located at 72nd Street and Sorensen Parkway, vaccinations will be administered between 9:00 and 17:00
- JU / SUN – Nebraska Drug Testing and Vaccination Clinic, located at 144th Street and Millard Avenue, vaccinations will be administered from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday.
- SAT – Rasmussen Center of Creighton University, located at 702 N. 17 St., vaccinations will be administered between 9:00 and 17:00
Pottawattamie County
COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Friday, February 12, 19 and 26 at the Mid-America Center.
County residents over the age of 65 are asked to register through the Pottawattamie County vaccination website. Anyone in need of assistance can also contact the Agency for Aging Connection Areas. 712-328-2540 to sign up for a meeting by phone.
Offline help
NEBRASKA vaccine hotline: Governor Pete Ricketts asked the Nebrascans to call 402-552-6645 or free of charge at 833-998-2275 for more information on the Nebraska COVID-19 vaccination process. DO NOT call your local health department.
TEST NEBRASKA HOTLINE: To get answers about the Nebraska test, results, communications, etc., call 402-207-9377.
IOWA Vaccine Helpline: Older Yowans or at home seeking help scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination meeting can call 1-866-468-7887 from 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday; or contact Aging Connections Agency to 712-328-2540 or 1-800-432-9209.
REFERENCE NOTE – 6 News extract data from Nebraska and Iowa COVID-19 dashboards at 18:00 daily. Other reports from this post come from official press releases from local health departments and other authorities, as mentioned.
Resource links
Vaccine registration: Douglas County Sarpy / Cass | Three Rivers Nebraska
Vaccine scoreboard: Nebraska | Iowa
Vaccine information: Douglas County Douglas County Clinics Nebraska | Frequently Asked Questions about Nebraska Nebraska Chronology | Phase 1A levels in Nebraska Phase 1B levels in Nebraska || Iowa | Pottawattamie County | Mills County Fremont County
Dashboards COVID-19: Douglas County Sarpy County | Three Rivers Health District Lancaster County Nebraska | Iowa | Worldwide
School dashboards: Omaha Public Schools | Millard Public Schools Bellevue Public Schools Westside Community Schools Gretna Public Schools | Elkhorn Public Schools Lincoln Public Schools UNL | University of Midland
COVID-19 risk dials: Omaha-Douglas County | Lincoln-Lancaster County
Quick search WOWT.com: COVID-19 | Coronavirus | Vaccine
Copyright 2021 WOWT. All rights reserved.