Four Corners Health Department COVID-19 Weekend Update

Four Corners Health Department COVID-19 Weekend Update
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May 17th, 2021 | Four Corners Health Department

Four Corners Health Department is excited to announce that we will be holding 2 upcoming walk-in clinics next week.  On Tuesday, May 18th we will offer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and on Thursday, May 20th we will offer the Moderna vaccine to anyone who is eligible.  Both clinics will be held at:

  • The Four Corners Health Department at 2101 N. Lincoln Ave in York
  • From 12-4PM
  • No appointments are necessary, but If you would like to secure a time, and view vaccination paperwork ahead of time, visitwww.fourcorners.ne.gov or call the office for assistance at 402-362-2621.

On Friday, May 14, the Four Corners Risk Dial was reset at 1.35 for the upcoming week.  This is a decrease from the prior week 1.45, and the dial is set in the Yellow: Moderate COVID-19 Risk Level. Public health recommendations and the COVID-19 dashboard are posted on our website at www.fourcorners.ne.gov

Over the last 3 days (May 12-14), there were 6 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the District:

  • York County had 5 new cases for 1,765 total cases.
  • Seward County had 1 new case to reach 1,999 cases total.
  • Butler County had no new cases for 856 total.
  • Polk County added no new cases for 585 total cases.

As of May 14, the total cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in the Four Corners District is 5,205. There were 44 new cases in the previous 14 days, with 13 of those cases recorded in the past 7 days.

Over the prior 7 days (May 8-14), the totals for each county are as follows:

  • Butler County—0
  • Polk County—0
  • Seward County—3
  • York County–10

For cases occurring May 8-14, the age breakdown was:
            AGE                 #Cases             %                    
            0-12                   5                   38
            Teens                 2                   15
            20s                     1                     8
            30s                     2                   15
            40s                     1                     8
            50s                     1                     8
            60s                     1                     8
            70s                     0                     0
            80s                     0                     0
             90s                       0                       0
           100+                       0                      0
           TOTAL               13                 100           

Did you know that more than 1 out of every 3 people in Four Corners have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19? While this is a number to celebrate, we still encourage everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19. If you have any questions or concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines or how to get one, please call Four Corners at 402-362-261. We also encourage you to talk to your support network if you are hesitant about getting vaccinated. Some great resources in this network can include your: physicians, pharmacists, pastors, parents, and peers.

All Four Corners residents age 12+ are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Information about scheduling a vaccine can be found at https://fourcorners.ne.gov/programs-services-2/coronavirus-covid-19-information/covid-19-vaccine-information/. If you have any questions about this process, please call Four Corners at 402-362-2621.

For any questions, please contact Four Corners at 402-362-2621 or visit the website atwww.fourcorners.ne.gov

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