District Case Count Update
Burwell, NE – As of Monday, January 4, 2021, 1,997 COVID-19 cases have been reported by Loup Basin Public Health Department (LBPHD). In the past two weeks, LBPHD has added 103 cases.
The breakdown by county below shows the number of positive tests since the start of the pandemic, the number of those considered to be recovered and the number of deaths attributed to COVID-19.
County Positive Cases Recovered Deaths Active Cases
Blaine 21 18 – 3
Custer 683 608 15 60
Garfield 133 124 6 3
Greeley 192 167 4 21
Howard 497 444 14 39
Loup 29 26 – 3
Sherman 150 137 4 9
Valley 257 235 3 19
Wheeler 35 29 – 6
Total 1,997 1,788 46 163
Loup Basin Public Health Department and our partners are currently vaccinating Phase 1A in Nebraska’s State Vaccination Plan. Phase 1A consists of the following individuals:
Healthcare system staff (physicians, mid-level providers, nurses, radiology staff, phlebotomist/laboratory staff, anesthesia staff, patient transport, CNAs, reception staff, housekeeping, dietary staff, laundry staff, ward clerks, medical record staff, central supply staff, maintenance staff, admin support, etc.)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
COVID-19 vaccinators and specimen collectors
Primary care physician clinics and staff
Long Term Care (LTC) staff and residents
Pharmacy
Dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists
School nurses
Therapists (physical, occupational, and speech)
Mental health providers, Psychologists/Psychiatrists
Surveyors/inspectors of healthcare facilities
Jail and prison healthcare staff
Optometrists/Ophthalmologists
Chaplains
Public health workers
Chiropractors
Naturopaths
Veterinarian staff
If you believe that you fit the criteria of Phase 1A vaccination and have not been vaccinated or scheduled to receive your vaccine, please call our office at 308-346-5795.
As the vaccination of Phase 1A individuals finish across the district (projected by January 8th), LBPHD will be moving into Phase 1B of Nebraska’s vaccination plan. The first group to be vaccinated within Phase 1B include those 75 and older. As LBPHD and our partners are allocated vaccine from Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), clinics to vaccinate these individuals will be scheduled and advertised.
Loup Basin Public Health Department serves nine counties including Blaine, Custer, Garfield, Greeley, Howard, Loup, Sherman, Valley and Wheeler.
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