Archived: Sedgwick County COVID-19 Daily Update – May 15, 2020

COVID-19 Overall Case Count

Confirmed cases as of noon May 15, 2020

U.S. cases - Johns Hopkins University & Medicine

Kansas and counties cases – Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Sedgwick County cases – Sedgwick County Health Department

 

 

 

Sedgwick County COVID-19 Case Count

⁺There are two duplicates recorded in data from KDHE and other confirmed cases 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

• KDHE reports that more than 7,500 residents have been tested for COVID-19 in Sedgwick County. The Health Department sampled almost 70 people today at our drive through site.
• Residents can be tested at no cost, regardless of insurance, if they have at least two symptoms of COVID-19. There are no restrictions on age or underlying condition.
• Please call United Way of the Plains at 2-1-1 if you think you should be tested for the disease.
• General questions about COVID-19 should be directed to United Way of the Plains at 2-1-1.
• For up-to-date information, please visit www.sedgwickcounty.org.

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 Sedgwick County Updates

• By Executive Order 20-32, Phase 1.5 of the Governor’s Plan will take effect at midnight, Monday, May 18. Key highlights include:

• Mass gatherings of more than 10 individuals continue to be prohibited;
• Nail salons, barber shops, hair salons, tanning salons, tattoo parlors and other personal service businesses where close contact cannot be avoided may open, but only for pre-scheduled appointments or online check-in;
• Fitness centers and health clubs may open, but in-person group classes may not occur and locker rooms must be closed except as necessary to use restroom facilities.
• In-person commencement or graduation ceremonies may occur with no more than 10 individuals in a room, gymnasium, or facility at one time as long as 6-foot social distancing is maintained. Outdoor drive-through graduation ceremonies during which no more than 10 individuals are in the same area outside of their vehicles at a time (i.e. school administration, graduate, family members, etc.) are allowed.
• All questions and clarifications about the Order be directed to the Governor’s Office at (785) 368-8500. Do not call 9-1-1 if you have questions or concerns about the Executive Order.

• We continue to work on the plan to reopen Sedgwick County, along with our business and nonprofit partners. Our goal is to fall in line with the Governor's plan, while reopening our county in a way that is safe and protects the health of our residents.

• Residents who wish to do business with the County and departments closed to the public (Appraiser’s Office, MABCD) may conduct their business by phone, email, or by appointment only.

Prevention Measures

• Stay home
• 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
• Limit public gatherings to 10 people or less

 

 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, www.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.