Authorities said on Tuesday that a web page that allows Lancaster County residents to register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine will be launched on Wednesday morning.
LINCOLN, Nebraska (KLKN) – Authorities said on Tuesday that a web page that allows Lancaster County residents to register for a COVID-19 vaccine will be launched on Wednesday morning.
Health director Pat Lopez said the online form will air at 8 am
Registrants will be asked to provide basic information to determine which phase they fall into, Lopez said.
They will then be notified and will have an appointment time when the vaccine is ready to be administered. People should make an appointment to get the vaccine.
Lancaster County is currently administering vaccines for people in Phase 1A, which includes healthcare professionals (hospitals, home health care, pharmacies, EMS, outpatient, public health) and residents and employees of long-term care facilities.
Lopez said the county needs about 6,000 additional doses to move to Phase 1B, which opens vaccinations for people 65 and older, people 18 and older with certain high-risk medical conditions, first aid and the industry. of Education. Another 3,900 doses are expected to arrive in the next week. Lopez said that if the county received 6,000 full doses, they could finish Phase 1A by the end of next week.
People who do not have access to the Internet or who wish to speak with a human representative can call 402-441-8006 for assistance with registration.
Officials say the county’s website will merge with the state’s registration website, which state officials say should be launched by the end of the month. People who registered through the county website will not have to register again.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE REGISTRATION SITE (after 8am on Wednesday, January 20th)