Vaccine sign-up opens statewide

An online portal where Nebraskans may register for the coronavirus vaccination debuted recently.

During a Monday press conference, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced the website launch for vaccinate.nebraska.gov.

Ricketts emphasized the state will not administer vaccines on a first come, first serve basis. Instead, the state will follow a vaccination plan introduced Jan. 15.

Despite brisk winter weather, vaccinations have been rolling out quickly, with more than 161,000 vaccinations being administered.

Of the 19 local health departments across the state, 17 have completed Phase 1A.

According to DHHS...