Sedgwick County COVID-19 Daily Update – November 25, 2020

COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon November 25, 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’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

• Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the COVID-19 dashboard will not be updated on Thursday, November 26. Updates will resume on Friday, November 27.
• 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

Newly Identified COVID-19 Clusters
A cluster is considered two or more positive cases linked to the same location at the same timeframe. In order to promote transparency during this pandemic, a list of clusters in adult care homes, and clusters where not all close contacts are identified.

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.