Archived: Sedgwick County COVID-19 Daily Update – July 10, 2020
COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon July 10, 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 |
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United States |
3,016,515 |
3,144,472 |
+ 4.24 |
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Kansas |
17,618 |
18,611 |
+ 5.64 |
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Kansas Deaths |
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284 |
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Sedgwick County |
1,703 |
1,844 |
+ 8.28 |
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Periphery Counties |
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Harvey: 66 |
Butler: 92 |
Cowley: 79 |
Sumner: 26 |
Reno: 121 |
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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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1,844 |
841 |
28 |
*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
- The mobile testing team will be in Valley Center from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Monday, July 13, 2020 at the Valley Center Community Center, 314 E. Clay St.
- A return trip to Mulvane will be announced soon.
- The Sedgwick County Health Department is only testing symptomatic residents and certain high-priority professions at no cost.
- More than 35,000 residents have been tested for COVID-19 in Sedgwick County and 202 residents are scheduled to be tested at the SCHD 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
- During the Board of County Commissioners meeting, there was a discussion of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
- The County expects to receive an additional $9.3 million from the State.
- CARES funding has tentatively been set aside for the following:
- $35 million to support County operations
- $25 million for widespread funding
- $10.1 million for PPE expenses in cities
- $7 million for social services providers
- $6 million for vulnerable populations
- An additional 115 new positions were authorized for the County’s COVID-19 response
- An additional $100,000 was allocated for a public awareness campaign
- Commissioners approved a $101,789 grant award from Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) for the Health Department’s response to COVID-19.
- This will fund two temporary, full-time positions.
- If you are interested in applying, please visit sedgwickcounty.org/ and search keyword COVID.
- There is a need for medical professionals to fill several roles.
Prevention Measures
- Wash your hands often with soap and water
- Maintain social distancing – keep six feet of space between you and others
- Wear a face mask if social distancing is not an option
- Cover all coughs and sneezes
- 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.