LINCOLN- The process to get the general public vaccinated may take longer than what was originally expected. Phase 1b of the vaccination plan now includes people age 65 and older. That means, 500,000 people in the state now qualify for the vaccine. The second phase of the plan, which includes the general public, could be pushed back to almost June. If President Biden can ramp up production as he promises, the country could get back on track with the plan.

Lincoln's first mass COVID-19 vaccination event went smoothly last week. This event makes officials hopeful that large-scale events such as this will run just as smooth. Lancaster County currently receives around 3,900 doses per week and it is not looking like that number will be changing in the near future. The state's dashboard says 220,000 doses have arrived in the state but only 127,000 have been administered.

“Today’s experience tells us that we are ready to conduct these types of clinics as soon as we can get more vaccine,” Pat Lopez said.

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