LINCOLN- Current pandemic restrictions in the county will remain in place for at least the next two weeks as the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department remains worried about COVID-19 numbers. Right before the holidays, the county relaxed restrictions on bars and will remain in place. However, the relaxation of these restrictions have allowed for cases to be heading in a concerning direction yet again.

"Because we know that COVID blips can turn into COVID surges, like we are seeing in other parts of the country, I want to remind everyone how important it is to stay strong, stay smart and to stay safe," Gaylor Baird said.

Coronavirus patients in Lancaster County are now taking up 23% of hospital beds.

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