The Three Rivers Public Health Department (3RPHD) is happy to report that they have vaccinated 448 individuals. Additionally, they have provided 330 immunizations to community partners to vaccinate individuals as well.
As a reminder, 3RPHD is using the phased approach that has been laid out by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
“We have had a lot of interest in individuals wanting to get the COVID-19 vaccine, please know that we are working through our phases and tiers as quickly as we can. Please be patient with us as we only have a limited amount of vaccine at this time”, said Terra Uhing, Executive Director at Three Rivers Public Health Department.
3RPHD has started a contact list for individuals 75 years and older that wish to be vaccinated. If you are 75 years of age or older and would like a COVID-19 vaccination, please click on the link below to complete the form:
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY
This will put you on the list, and you will be notified when vaccines are available to you. It may be several weeks, so Three Rivers asks that you please be patient.
3RPHD wants to remind individuals that you can spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick. People of any age can get COVID-19, even healthy young adults, and children. People who are older or have certain underlying medical conditions are at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. Other groups may be at higher risk of getting COVID-19 or having more severe illness. Here are a few ways to protect yourself and others:
- Stay home if you are sick
- Wash your hands
- Keep your social circle small
- Stay at least 6 feet apart
- Wear a mask
Sadly, we are reporting four new deaths related to COVID-19. Three Dodge County residents’ all men in their 70s and 90s. A Saunders County resident, a man in his 80s. This brings our total death count to 59 deaths in Dodge County, 14 deaths in Saunders, and 18 deaths in Washington County for a total of 91 deaths in the 3RPHD health district.
As a reminder, the 3RPHD data dashboard is updated Monday-Friday at 5:00 pm. For questions or more information about COVID-19, please call Three Rivers at 402-727-5396, email info@3rphd.org or visit www.threeriverspublichealth.org
