COVID-19 update
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BURWELL - As of Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, 2,357 COVID-19 cases have been reported by Loup Basin Public Health Department (LBPHD). This includes 69 cases in the last two weeks and 30 cases in the last 7 days.
The breakdown by county in the graphic 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. Currently there are 141 active cases within the district.
Thursday, Feb. 11, Nebraska launched the Retail Pharmacy Program. This effort included 33 pharmacies in Nebraska receiving COVID-19 vaccine for distribution to the general public. Within LPBHD’s district, Loup City Rx Shoppe in Loup City was allocated vaccine through this federal program.
The retail pharmacies who are receiving vaccine through this program are, according to the Directed Health Measures, to work with the local health departments to establish a list of eligible residents 65+ who need vaccinated.
Those who are wishing to be vaccinated should register online via vaccinate.ne.gov. If you do not have access to the internet, individuals can call the DHHS COVID hotline 833-998-2275 to be assisted with the registration process.
Loup Basin Public Health Department anticipates moving into Tier I of Phase 1B (first responders, utility workers, educators, daycare providers, etc.) around March 1, 2021. Those registered via Nebraska’s statewide system will be randomly selected as their priority group is vaccinated.
About Loup Basin Public Health Department: Loup Basin Public Health Department serves nine counties including Blaine, Custer, Garfield, Greeley, Howard, Loup, Sherman, Valley and Wheeler. Follow Loup Basin Public Health Department on Facebook (@lbphd.org) and Instagram (@loupbasinpublichealthdept).
The following list contains information from actual police reports or investigations initiated by the Broken Bow Police Department. Additional calls for police service or assistance may have been dispatched. Not all calls are listed here.
02/05/21: Assist state agency; Scam mail/phone; Animal neglect; Animal stray; Accident property damage; Disturbance.
02/06/21: Disturbance; Traffic DUI; Animal bite; Disturbance/terrorist threat; Disturbance/unwanted subject; Accident hit& run.
02/07/21: Assist fire department; Theft/diverting services; Domestic disturbance; Welfare check; Animal stray.
02/08/21: Assist with food/fuel/lodging; Assist ambulance; Accident hit & run; Accident property damage; Property dispute; Scam mail/phone; Assist ambulance; Suspicious activity; Theft.
02/09/21: Possession of Marijuana less than 1 oz.; 21 violations city ordinance; Welfare check; Accident property damage; 911 accidental dial; Lost property.
02/10/21: Ten violations city ordinance; Animal stray; Theft/gas drive off; Theft/shoplifting; Accident property damage; Disabled vehicle.