Burwell, NE – Loup Basin Public Health Department (LBPHD) has reported 2,525 COVID-19 cases within the 9-county district since the start of the pandemic. The cases have been reported in the following counties: Custer – 905, Howard – 588, Valley – 342, Greeley – 226, Sherman – 211, Garfield – 154, Wheeler – 39, Loup – 34, Blaine – 26. Currently patrons can stay up to date with Tuesday case count updates on LBPHD’s Facebook page or website (www.lbphd.org).
As of the May 18, 2021 weekly report, 2,428 recoveries and 53 deaths have been reported.
Forty-four (44) active cases remain in the district.
Loup Basin Public Health Department and its partners have opened scheduling for COVID-19 vaccination clinics to all individuals 18 years old and older. The Pfizer vaccine will also be offered at select locations for individuals 12 years old and older. Clinics are held every Tuesday and Friday at LBPHD from 8:30 to 4:00. You can call to schedule at 308-346-5795 or walk-ins are also accepted. Individuals can also schedule through vaccinate.ne.gov to see other clinic availability throughout our health district. Upcoming clinics for the week of May 24th-28th:
Monday, May 24-Loup City Rx Shoppe @ Loup City, Anderson Pharmacy @ Ord, Frontier Family Pharmacy @ Broken Bow
Tuesday, May 25- Loup City Rx Shoppe @ Loup City, LBPHD @ Burwell, Anderson Pharmacy @ Ord
Wednesday, May 26- Loup City Rx Shoppe @ Loup City, Callaway District Hospital @ Callaway, Anderson Pharmacy @ Ord, Frontier Family Pharmacy @ Broken Bow
Thursday, May 27- Loup City Rx Shoppe @ Loup City, Callaway District Hospital @ Callaway, Anderson Pharmacy @ Ord, Spalding Pharmacy @ Spalding, Frontier Family Pharmacy @ Broken Bow
Friday, May 28- Loup City Rx Shoppe @ Loup City, Anderson Pharmacy @ Ord, LBPHD @ Burwell, Frontier Family Pharmacy @ Broken Bow
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, LBPHD will be closed on Monday, May 31. To continue to offer testing to those who may be symptomatic or exposed to COVID-19, LBPHD’s TestNebraska will be moved to Tuesday, June 1st for next week.
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