(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 and get help signing up for the vaccine.
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70 years or more in Douglas County to register for the vaccine
The Douglas County Health Department has announced that people over 70 can start registering for the COVID-19 vaccine starting at 9:00 am on Tuesday.
To apply, go to the Douglas County Department of Health website and click on the link in the big yellow box that says “COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Sign Up.” Those in need of telephone assistance can call the DCHD COVID-19 Information Line at 402-444-3400.
More residents of Sarpy County, Cass eligible for vaccine on Tuesday
Sarpy and Cass County residents who were born in 1951 or earlier (70 years of age or older) will be able to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment from Tuesday, February 16.
A notification will be sent to registrants for updates through the county health department or Nebraska statewide pre-registration survey, according to a health district statement.
Vaccines will only be available by appointment.
Those with doubts should call 402-339-4334 and select option 1. This phone line will be open from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
To date, the Sarpy / Cass Department of Health has reported 112 deaths from COVID-19. According to its panel COVID-19, the health district is reporting 670 active cases and a positivity rate of 24.4% on Saturday. The SCHD confirmed 21,305 cases of COVID-19, with 20,523 recovered, since the beginning of the pandemic.
Douglas County reports positivity rate of 20.7%, more cases
The Douglas County Health Department has reported 315 new cases since Friday. Daily number updates are no longer being released on weekends. The total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began has now reached 62,745.
The 7-day continuous average of reported cases is 108.
A positivity rate of 20.7% was reported for the week ending on 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 vaccines to eligible residents at the following times and locations:
- TER / QUA – Church of the Community of Christ, located at 404 S. 108th St., clinics will provide vaccines from 9 am to 5 pm
- WED / SEX – CHI Immanuel Medical Center, located at 72nd Street and Sorensen Parkway, vaccination will be given from 9 am to 5 pm
- THU / SUN – Nebraska Medical Test and Vaccination Clinic, located at 144th Street and Millard Avenue, vaccination will be given from 9 am to 5 pm on Thursdays and from 9 am to 3 pm on Sundays.
- Creighton University Rasmussen Center, located at 702 N. 17th St., vaccinations will be administered from 9 am to 5 pm
Pottawattamie County
COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held on Friday, February 12, 19 and 26 at the Mid-America Center.
County residents aged 65 and over must register on the Pottawattamie County vaccination website. Those who need help can also call the Aging Connections Area Agency at 712-328-2540 to sign up for an appointment over the phone.
Offline help
NEBRASKA VACCINE HOTLINE: Governor Pete Ricketts asked Nebraskans to call 402-552-6645 or toll free at 833-998-2275 for more information on the COVID-19 vaccination process in Nebraska. DO NOT call your local health department.
NEBRASKA HOTLINE TEST: For answers on tests, results, communications, etc. Test Nebraska, call 402-207-9377.
IOWA VACCINE HOTLINE: Older or home Iowans looking for help scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination appointment can call 1-866-468-7887 from 8 am to 4:30 pm from Monday to Friday; or contact Aging Connections Area Agency at the 712-328-2540 or 1-800-432-9209.
REFERENCE NOTE – 6 News pulls data from Nebraska and Iowa’s COVID-19 panels at 6 pm daily. Other reports in this post come from official press releases from the area’s health departments and other authorities as stated.
Resource links
Vaccination registration: Douglas County | Sarpy / Cass | Três Rios | Nebraska
Vaccine panel: Nebraska | Iowa
Vaccine information: Douglas County | Douglas County Clinics | Nebraska | Nebraska Frequently Asked Questions | Nebraska’s Timeline | Nebraska Phase 1A tiers | Nebraska Phase 1B Levels || Iowa | Pottawattamie County | Mills County | Fremont County
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