COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon November 27, 2020
U.S. cases – Johns Hopkins University & Medicine
Kansas and counties cases – Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Sedgwick County cases – Sedgwick County Health Department
|
Location |
Wednesday |
Today |
Percent Change |
|
United States |
12,662,851 |
12,927,917 |
+ 2.09 |
|
Kansas |
147,797 |
153,021 |
+ 3.53 |
|
Kansas Deaths |
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1,529 |
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|
Sedgwick County* |
22,288 |
22,843 |
+ 2.49 |
|
SC Deaths |
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150 |
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|
Periphery Counties |
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|
Harvey: 1,796 |
Butler: 3,354 |
Cowley: 1,579 |
Sumner: 774 |
Kingman: 368 |
Reno: 4,872 |
*Sedgwick County’s data reflects people who test positive with nasopharyngeal (NP) swab molecular testing (confirmed COVID-19 cases). The KDHE dashboard differs because it also includes people who are IgM antibody test or antigen test positive if they are linked to a confirmed case or if they have COVID-19 symptoms.
Sedgwick County Health Department Update
- The drive-through sampling site will be closed for Thanksgiving, November 26 and 27 but sampling will be available Saturday, November 28 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
- Sedgwick County residents may call (316) 660-1022 on Thursday, November 26 to leave a voicemail.
- On Friday, November 27, staff will work in the call center from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. returning messages.
- Residents can expect a return call the same day or within two business days. Please do not leave multiple voicemail messages as it slows down the system and delays response times.
- The SCHD offers no-cost testing for residents, regardless of symptoms.
- Same day afternoon appointments are available if residents dial (316) 660-1022 and are reached by Health Department staff before noon.
- Residents may receive their results in four to six days.
- The SCHD Mobile Outreach Team will provide no-cost COVID-19 testing for residents with or without symptoms on the dates listed below.
- Monday, November 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Tabernacle Bible Church, 1817 N. Volutsia St., Wichita
- Tuesday, December 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at YMCA Farha Sport Center, 3405 S. Meridian Ave, Wichita
- Thursday, December 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at University United Methodist Church, 2220 N. Yale, Wichita
- Friday, December 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pathways Church, 18800 W. Kellogg Drive, Goddard
Sedgwick County Updates
- The current local health order can be found here.
- A new local health order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 27.
- The portal for non-profits to apply for funding is available for other, health or social services organizations. Organizations have days to apply for funding.
- The safe operating grant portal is open until funds are exhausted or until November 30, 2020.
- County offices will be closed November 26 – 27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Prevention Measures
- Remember the three W’s to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Wash your hands with soap and water often
- Wear a mask or face covering
- Watch your distance – keep six feet of space between you and others who are not in your household
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.
Please direct all questions from media to Strategic Communications at (316) 660-9370 or communications@sedgwick.gov.