Nebraska is approaching having 70% of its adult population vaccinated for COVID-19, inching closer to President Biden's timeline. June 16, 2021 8:28 pm OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is approaching having 70% of its adult population vaccinated for the coronavirus but the pace of distribution of the shots continues to slow down. The state may be close to President Joe Biden’s … [Read more...] about Over 63% of Nebraska adults have had one shot of vaccine
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A pharmacist is hopeful as FDA considers extending dates for J and J shots
Here, health departments and pharmacies are on edge to see if the FDA will extend the expiration date on the Johnson and Johnson vaccines. June 9, 2021 6:35 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Here, health departments and pharmacies are on edge to see if the FDA will extend the expiration date on the Johnson and Johnson vaccines. Steve Osenbaugh says when his team at Rely–Care first … [Read more...] about A pharmacist is hopeful as FDA considers extending dates for J and J shots
More than 29,000 patients have recovered from COVID
May 24, 2021 4:44 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Today, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) reports 11 new COVID cases, bringing the community total to 31,321. The total number of deaths remains at 236. COVID NEWS: CDC monitoring possible COVID vaccine side effect in teens More than 29,000 people have recovered from COVID-19 and nearly 146,900 people have … [Read more...] about More than 29,000 patients have recovered from COVID
When will we see COVID-19 booster shots?
CHI Health tells Channel 8 the current vaccines provide a year of protection from the coronavirus. May 21, 2021 6:00 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – In the state of Nebraska, 53.2% of the population over the age of 16 is fully vaccinated. Dr. Anthony Fauci says those individuals will be needing a booster shot pretty soon. “When you get a booster, you increase dramatically the … [Read more...] about When will we see COVID-19 booster shots?
EPA: Lincoln man sentenced for selling unregistered COVID-19 mask disinfectant
May 21, 2021 4:54 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln man has been sentenced for selling unauthorized COVID-19 mask disinfectant. On April 5, 2020, 47-year-old Brandon Weber posted an advertisement on Craigslist for an “Ionic Colloidal Silver.” The advertisement labeled the products as antibacterial and a “Disinfectant to help with Homemade Mask.” Weber continued to post … [Read more...] about EPA: Lincoln man sentenced for selling unregistered COVID-19 mask disinfectant