The link to today’s daily briefing can be found here: https://youtu.be/dSUidHGirEk
COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon July 15, 2020
U.S. cases – Johns Hopkins University & Medicine
Kansas and counties cases – Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Sedgwick County cases – Sedgwick County Health Department
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Location |
Monday |
Today |
Percent Change |
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United States |
3,332,685 |
3,454,190 |
+ 3.6 |
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Kansas |
20,058 |
20,933 |
+ 4.4 |
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Kansas Deaths |
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299 |
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Sedgwick County |
2,156 |
2,293 |
+ 6.4 |
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Periphery Counties |
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Harvey: 99 |
Butler: 114 |
Cowley: 90 |
Sumner: 49 |
Reno: 141 |
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Sedgwick County COVID-19 Case Count
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Total COVID-19 Cases+ |
Total Recovered* |
Total Deaths |
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2,293 |
962 |
32 |
*A person is considered recovered from COVID-19 72 hours after symptoms stop or 10 days after symptoms start, whichever is longer.
+Sedgwick County’s data reflects results from nasopharyngeal (NP) confirmed COVID-19 cases; the KDHE dashboard shows results from NP tests, antibody tests, and persons under investigation.
Sedgwick County Health Department Update
- The Sedgwick County Health Department is only testing symptomatic residents and certain high-priority professions at no cost.
- More than 40,000 residents have been tested for COVID-19 in Sedgwick County.
- Today the Health Department is setting up its new drive-through location and will reopen tomorrow, July 16.
- Please call United Way of the Plains at 2-1-1 if you think you should be tested for the disease or if you have general questions about it.
Sedgwick County Updates
- During the Board of County Commissioners meeting today there was a discussion of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
- A funding application for businesses and organizations will be available online on July 20. The application will be reviewed during the BOCC staff meeting on July 21.
- An additional $91,000 was spent for PPE, $54,000 in costs for personnel, $35,000 for the Regional Forensic Science Center, $20,000 for custodial supplies, and $18,000 for technology.
- Currently, the County has more than $96 million CARES funding remaining.
- The 2021 Recommended Budget was presented by County Manager Tom Stolz.
- County operations continue to be in pandemic response mode.
- The Budget reflects costs associated with doing business, the response to COVID-19, and does not reduce any County services.
- Budget details can be found online at www.sedgwickcounty.org.
- As a reminder, please seek medical attention if you are experiencing any serious symptoms or injuries.
- Fear of contracting COVID-19 has fewer residents seeking emergency medical treatment at local hospitals.
- Call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room to receive necessary care or contact your primary care provider for minor illnesses or injuries.
Prevention Measures
- Wash your hands often with soap and water
- Maintain social distancing – keep six feet of space between you and others
- Wear a face mask if social distancing is not an option
- Cover all coughs and sneezes
- Stay home if you are ill
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.
All questions from media should be directed to Public Information Officer Kate Flavin at (316) 660-9370 or kate.flavin@sedgwick.gov.