LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A new online form COVID-19 registration form for residents of the province was launched on Wednesday at 08:00 to COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. The simple electronic form contains basic information that can be used to determine when the individual can be vaccinated. The city of Lincoln said the information goes into a secure system and is strictly confidential.
Shortly after the launch of the site, people rushed to fill out the form and crashed the site. However, the city said the site is running smoothly without any delays from Wednesday afternoon. The city of Lincoln said at 8:30 a.m. about 100 people tried to register every second. By 9:30 a.m., 11,000 people had already registered. By noon, the number had doubled.
The vaccine is not yet available to the general public. But as vaccine doses become available, those who are registered will get an appointment to be vaccinated.
The City reminds people that “vaccination appointments depend on the provision of vaccines and are not related to the order in which people register” and that an announcement will be made when enough stock of vaccines is available for public clinics.
Lincoln Public Schools staff do not have to register for the vaccine. Superintendent dr. Steve Joel said educators and staff will have a dedicated time when doses are available.
It is not necessary for LPS staff to register for vaccination today, as we are assured that educators and staff will have a dedicated time when doses are available. Possible exceptions may be those who are 65 years or older or with underlying health conditions.
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Family members and caregivers are encouraged to help those who need help to register. Those who do not have online access or need assistance can call the LLCHD COVID-19 hotline at 402-441-8006 to register. The form is available in English and Spanish.
LLCHD and its Partners – Bryan Health, CHI Health St. Elizabeth, Lincoln Surgical Center and Bluestem Health – as well as long-term care institutions administered 14,800 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccinations continue for those in Phase 1A, which includes healthcare professionals, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and residents and staff of long-term care facilities. As of this week, vaccine is now available to school nurses and dental providers, who are also part of Phase 1A. Home health and hospice providers also receive vaccines. Hospitals planned the last round of first doses for primary health care staff this week. The majority of the long-term care facilities in Lancaster County gave first doses to residents and staff. Many people in phase 1A receive their second dose of the vaccine, including healthcare professionals and EMTs.
LLCHD chose Pinnacle Bank Arena as one of its first clinics. It will serve as a site for a Friday clinic that is only available in some phases in healthcare providers. LLCHD will continue to consider other potential vaccination clinic sites when the vaccine becomes more available. Clinics can be held in other locations in the future to meet the needs of the community.
LLCHD recently expanded Phase 1B priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine based on updated federal recommendations. Phase 1B now includes:
- People 65 years and older
- People with certain underlying medical conditions identified by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, which increases the risk of serious diseases due to COVID-19
- Essential workers
The department has launched a survey of doctor’s offices across the country, helping them identify patients in the age group 65 and older, as well as those with underlying medical conditions. The department is actively working with numerous community partners to help support phase 1B vaccination efforts. The plan is to open Phase 1B as soon as the vaccine is available. More details will be announced as it is finalized.
LLCHD will make an announcement if there is enough stock to start public clinics. Vaccinating Lancaster County residents will take time. LLCHD urges the public to be patient and continue to take precautions to protect themselves and others – wear a mask, look at your distance, wash your hands and avoid pressure points, keep in touch. and limited spaces.
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