Southern Nebraska health professionals participated in press briefing coordinated by the South Heartland Health District and held last Wednesday afternoon. The briefing was recorded and is available on the agency’s web site.

It was apparent those participating in the briefing want area residents to get vaccinated in an effort the curb the impact of COVID-19.

Several area physicians including Dr. Timothy Blecha of Superior, participated and discussed the ongoing pandemic, The number of cases in the South Heartland District is increasing but has not yet reach proportions being experienc...