Watch today’s briefing here: https://youtu.be/cxv8BSJeIsg
COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon June 3, 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 |
Yesterday |
Today |
Percent Change |
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United States |
1,817,785 |
1,840,375 |
+ 1.2 |
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Kansas |
10,011 |
10,170 |
+ 1.6 |
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Kansas Deaths |
|
222 |
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Sedgwick County+ |
604 |
616 |
+ 2.0 |
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Periphery Counties |
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Harvey: 13 |
Butler: 39 |
Cowley: 15 |
Sumner: 8 |
Reno: 51 |
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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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616 |
432 |
21 |
+There are confirmed cases that may not be reflected in KDHE numbers.
*A person is considered recovered from COVID-19 72 hours after symptoms stop or 10 days after symptoms start, whichever is longer.
Sedgwick County Health Department Update
- Beginning tomorrow, residents will be able to be tested for COVID-19, regardless of symptoms, at no cost through the Health Department.
- Next week, residents will be called to participate in a random sample survey and be tested for COVID-19. This survey will help the Health Department determine the spread of the disease in Sedgwick County.
- More than 15,600 residents have been tested for COVID-19. The Health Department took samples from 45 residents today at their drive through site.
- 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
- Commissioners approved a Notice of Funding Opportunity tool that will allow various community agencies to provide information on what needs they have related to COVID-19.
- An online form will be available online, Friday, June 5. The information will be used to put together a strategic plan to allocate the CARES funding that the County received.
- The CARES Act expense review team, called the Financial Stimulus Review Team, met last Friday to discuss timeline, scope, and training.
- The group will be responsible for recommending CARES Act reimbursements to the BOCC once a strategic plan is in place.
- The Sedgwick County Health Department is hiring several positions through December to help in the fight against COVID-19. If you are interested in applying, please visit sedgwickcounty.org/ and search keyword COVID.
Prevention Measures
- Wash your hands often with soap and water
- Cover all coughs and sneezes
- Maintain social distancing – keep six feet of space between you and others
- Wear a face mask if social distancing is not an option
- 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.