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
Anderson Pharmacy @ Ord
Frontier Family Pharmacy @ Broken Bow
Thursday, May 27
Loup City Rx Shoppe @ Loup City
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.
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).
