City of Lincoln and Lancaster County Coronavirus (COVID-19) - How to Help
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) is following CDC and State of Nebraska guidelines to distribute the vaccine. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who lives, works or learns in Lincoln and Lancaster County can receive a vaccine.
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A safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine plays a critical role in providing protection against the virus, preventing illness and saving lives. Every resident is encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as vaccine is available to them. Sign up now to be notified when it's your turn.
Due to a limited supply, health officials are vaccinating people in phases. As supply increases, more people will be able to receive the vaccine.
Phases & Tiers
Following State guidelines, LLCHD is using a system to vaccinate groups that have high risk of exposure to COVID-19 or of becoming very sick from the disease. The phases below may be revised as new information becomes available.
Phase 1B
Ongoing
- Age 71+ Currently Eligible
- Age 70+ Currently Eligible
- Age 68+
Tier I
- First Responders (firefighters, police, adult/child welfare) Currently Eligible
- Utilities Currently Eligible
- Power
- Water
- Gas
- Sanitation
- Homeless Shelter Staff Currently Eligible
- Corrections Staff Currently Eligible
- Educators Currently Eligible
- Teachers
- Support Staff
- Daycare
Tier II
- Funeral Homes, Coroners
- Grocery
- Food Processing
Tier III
- Transportation
- Trucking
- Railroad
- Gas stations
- U.S. Postal Service
- Public Transit
- Bus
- Air
Phase 1C
- Congregate living (residential treatments, corrections, homeless shelters)
Phase 2A
- Ages 50-64
Phase 2B
- Ages 16-49
Vaccination Timeline
The following tentative vaccination timeline is provided by the State of Nebraska and is current as of February 2021.

Lancaster County residents can track the progress of COVID-19 vaccine efforts at lincoln.ne.gov/COVID19dashboard.
Vaccinating Lancaster County’s entire population will take time. Health officials stress that residents must continue to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their community by wearing masks, watching their distance, washing hands, and avoiding crowded places, close contact and confined spaces.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for You and Your Family
