LINCOLN- The pace of local COVID-19 vaccinations has slowed considerably since the peak a couple of weeks ago. 5,500 Lancaster County residents got a first vaccine dose last week as compared to 15,000 the week prior. For second doses, the number was at 11,500 down from 24,600 a week earlier. Lancaster County is no different from the rest of the state as 93,284 vaccines were given last week and 211,057 were given the week before.

This past week also noted the first time less than 100,000 doses were administered. Now, 46% of Lancaster County residents over 16 are fully vaccinated and 66% have received a first dose. Many places are also now switching from mass clinics to smaller, more-targeted clinics as well. In the upcoming weeks, vaccination plans will lead vaccinations to parochial and high schools. The goal is to have elementary school students begin vaccinations before the fall school semester.

"The best way to get back to normal, as many people hope and wish for, is to get vaccinated," LPS superintendent said.

There has not been a COVID-19 related death in the county since April 19.

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