As more people become more eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine the number of people who received it reached another milestone as nearly one-third of Panhandle residents have been vaccinated
As of Monday, 20,923 Panhandle citizens have been vaccinated. Officials continue to urge people to register to receive the vaccine at https://vaccinate.ne.gov, or by calling 833-998-2275. Anyone who is 18 and older may receive the vaccine.
In a press release from Unified Command, Panhandle Public Health District Director Kim Engel noted the progress they have seen, as well as an important anniversary in the battle against COVID-19.
“Today marks the one-year anniversary since announcing the first COVID case in the Panhandle. In a year full of ups-and-downs, the COVID vaccine provides a sense of hope for people ready to get together at upcoming celebrations, hug their grandchildren, and more safely travel. It’s your turn, please take it,” said Engel.
On Monday, officials with Unified Command announced two additional COVID-related deaths in the Panhandle: a woman in her 80s in Box Butte County and a woman in her 80s in Dawes County. The total number of COVID-related deaths in the Panhandle reached 191.
No new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Box Butte County, in the past week, although there were 37 new cases confirmed in other Panhandle counties.