More than 2,400 Lancaster County residents 80 years old and up received second doses of COVID-19 vaccine at Thursday’s large-scale clinic at Pinnacle Bank Arena. There will be another second dose clinic Friday at the Arena for this same age group. As with previous clinics, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) will work with Arena staff, various partners and volunteers to provide extra support and assistance to help ensure accessibility for the population being served.
As of Thursday morning, more than 74,300 doses of vaccine have been administered by LLCHD, partners and long-term care facilities. Nearly 2,700 residents were vaccinated at Wednesday’s LLCHD clinic at the Arena for people age 71 and up.
The Health Department continues to vaccinate people in Phase 1B. As more vaccine is available, others in that phase will have the opportunity to get vaccinated. COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov is a helpful resource for the latest vaccine information, including the lists of priority groups in each phase and the groups that are currently eligible to receive vaccine.
The first step to getting vaccinated is to register using the secure, online form at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. The form is available in English and Spanish. As doses become available, those who are registered will be contacted to schedule an appointment to get vaccinated. Registration is open to all Lancaster County residents.