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

Sedgwick County COVID-19 Case Count

*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.