COVID-19 IN NEBRASKA: TRACKING OMICRON, NEW 'STEALTH' VARIANT, TESTING, AND HOSPITALIZATIONS

OMAHA- As of July 5th, the Douglas County Health Department reported 819 new, known cases of COVID-19 since the previous report. That brings the county's total of positive cases to 158,395 since the pandemic reporting began.

The death toll stands at 1,134 since the pandemic began.

According to the July 4th report, 119 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 including four children. 15 adults were in the ICU, with two people on a ventilator. Adult ICU beds were 89% occupied with 33 staffed beds available. Medical and surgical beds were 79% occupied with 292 staffed beds available.

Each individual health district has different opportunities for acquiring the COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, most pharmacies and grocery stores offer the vaccine and information.

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