Archived: Sedgwick County COVID-19 Daily Update – April 17, 2020

Please view the recorded report here: https://youtu.be/p53Pq6coWpo

COVID-19 Overall Case Count

Confirmed cases in U.S. as of noon April 17, 2020, Johns Hopkins University & Medicine

Confirmed cases in Kansas and counties as of noon, April 17, 2020, Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Sedgwick County COVID-19 Case Count

This table is generally updated daily after noon, after KDHE updates are shared.

Total COVID-19 Cases⁺	Total Recovered*	Total Deaths
231	98	3

⁺There are two duplicates recorded in data from KDHE.

*A person is considered recovered from COVID-19 72 hours after symptoms stop or seven days after symptoms start, whichever is longer.

Sedgwick County Health Department Update

The Health Department is currently taking samples of residents who meet the criteria to be tested for COVID-19.
- If residents have general questions about COVID-19 or if they think they need to be tested for it, they should call United Way of the Plains at 2-1-1.
- For up-to-date information, please visit sedgwickcounty.org.
The criteria for testing have been revised. Residents can be tested if they have a fever and at least two other symptoms of COVID-19. There are no restrictions on age or underlying condition.

Sedgwick County Updates

Current orders in place:
- Governor’s order banning public gatherings in excess of 10 people is in place until May 1.
- Governor’s stay-at-home order is in place until May 3.

View a breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Sedgwick County by a variety of data points at sedgwickcounty.org.
- This information is reflective of the residents seeking testing for COVID-19 and may not be a full representation of the disease in Sedgwick County.
- This information will be updated and expanded based on the increase of COVID-19 cases in our community.

Residents may also use the online testing site locator to find a facility nearby that may take samples to test for COVID-19.
- Before being tested please call United Way of the Plains 2-1-1 to setup an appointment.

Prevention Measures

Face Mask Guidance

KDHE notes that homemade masks may be another tool along with the above prevention measures to keep people from unknowingly spreading the virus.
Use this acronym when considering safe homemade mask use:
- Multi-layered, tightly-woven 100% Cotton.
  - Use a thread count of 180 or higher. Don’t buy surgical or N95 masks.
- Avoid your face and remove it from behind.
  - Never touch the front of the mask, and always remove it from behind your head.
- Scrap it if it’s damaged, soiled, or doesn’t fit.
  - Make sure it’s breathable and fits snug. Don’t use it while it’s damp, wet, or dirty.
- Keep the mask and your hands clean.
  - Wash your hands before you put the mask on/after you take it off. Wash or dispose the mask after every use.

Mental Health Support

COMCARE of Sedgwick County is offering a Support Line for individuals who may be experiencing an elevation in mental health symptoms.
Individuals may call (316) 660-1111 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
They’ll receive resources, coping skill ideas, and encouragement to keep doing what they need to do to stay healthy, emotionally and physically.
Residents who are experiencing a mental health crisis should call (316) 660-7500.

Donation Requests

If you are a business and would like to offer support/ donations to keep our public safety and healthcare workers safe, there is a list of ongoing needs at our website, sedgwickcounty.org.
Contact Sedgwick County Emergency Management at (316) 660-5959 to donate.

All questions from media should be directed to Public Information Officer Kate Flavin at (316) 660-9370 or kate.flavin@sedgwick.gov.