COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon October 19, 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 |
Friday |
Today |
Percent Change |
|
United States |
7,997,969 |
8,165,613 |
+ 2.10 |
|
Kansas |
70,855 |
72,968 |
+2.98 |
|
Kansas Deaths |
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872 |
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|
Sedgwick County* |
9,775 |
10,089 |
+3.21 |
|
SC Deaths |
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121 |
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Periphery Counties |
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|
Harvey: 499 |
Butler: 1,343 |
Cowley: 506 |
Sumner: 255 |
Kingman: 120 |
Reno: 1,738 |
*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
- Regular hours at the drive-through sampling site for NP swab and saliva specimens are as follows:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday – 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 7 p.m.
- The SCHD offers no-cost testing of symptomatic residents, contacts of COVID-19 positive people, and people working in certain high-risk professions.
- Same day afternoon appointments are available if residents dial 2-1-1 United Way of the Plains 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 symptomatic residents, contacts of COVID-19 positive people, or people in certain high-risk professions from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the dates listed below.
- Tuesday, October 20 at Cheney Fire Department, 525 N. Main, Cheney
- Wednesday, October 21 at Garden Plain Football Field, 720 Sedgwick, Garden Plain
- Thursday, October 22 at Christ Lutheran Church, 5356 N. Hillside, Wichita
Sedgwick County Updates
- The current local health order is in effect until Wednesday, October 21.
- A new order will take effect on Thursday, October 22.
- There was a discussion of the CARES Act.
- The portal for non-profits to apply for funding is reopened and available for other, health or social services organizations.
- The safe operating grant portal is open to businesses and to other non-profits, not related to social services or public health.
- Businesses and non-profits located in the Sedgwick County are able to pick up PPE kits at no cost.
- Information about the kits and a request form can be found here.
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.
All questions from media should be directed to Communications at (316) 660-9370 or communications@sedgwick.gov.