

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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The total number of deaths remains at 232.
Nearly 28,300 people have recovered from the virus. This week’s positivity rate is 5.2%.
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Twenty-six COVID patients are hospitalized (18 are Lancaster County residents). One patient is on a ventilator.
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