COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon December 18, 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 |
Wednesday |
Today |
Percent Change |
|
United States |
16,813,837 |
17,326,926 |
+3.05 |
|
Kansas |
194,569 |
200,426 |
+3.01 |
|
Kansas Deaths |
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2,341 |
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|
Sedgwick County* |
28,365 |
28,717 |
+1.24 |
|
SC Deaths |
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236 |
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Periphery Counties |
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Harvey: 2,316 |
Butler: 4,646 |
Cowley: 2,202 |
Sumner: 1,176 |
Kingman: 519 |
Reno: 6,538 |
*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
- No-cost, walk-in testing will be regularly available for residents, regardless of symptoms, through the Health Department Monday through Friday- 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4 p.m. No appointment is required.
- Operations will take place at the Sedgwick County Extension Office, 7001 W. 21st, Wichita, 67205 for saliva, NP, and oral PCR tests.
- Residents may receive their results in four to six days. The Health Department will make three attempts to reach residents with their results.
- If you receive a voicemail or missed call from the Health Department please call back in order to receive your results.
- For the quickest response please call (316)660-1022 and listen for the prompt to leave a message for the results department.
- Walk-in sampling will not be offered by the Sedgwick County Health Department Thursday, December 24 through Sunday, December 27 due to the Christmas holiday
- The SCHD Mobile Outreach Team will also provide no-cost COVID-19 testing for residents with or without symptoms on the dates listed below. No appointment is required.
- Monday, December 21 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at University Methodist Church, 2220 N. Yale, Wichita
Sedgwick County Updates
- The local health order is currently in place through 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2021.
- It includes a mass gathering limit of 25 people and mask wearing requirements.
- CARES funding must be spent by Dec. 30, 2020.
- There will be a Special Board of County Commissioners meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
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.