Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Nebraska residents 65 years of age and older are encouraged to place their names on the COVID-19 vaccination list at Panhandle Public Health District.

The number at PPHD to call is 308-262-5764. PPHD reported that more than 4,700 people have already signed up, and that they anticipate the Panhandle will receive 1,100 doses of the vaccine along with the second doses already spoken for next week.

As of Monday, Kimball County had five reported cases of COVID-19 since Jan. 14. As the vaccine is rolled out and the number of cases in this area has decreased, the PPHD risk dial has dropped into t...