Sedgwick County COVID-19 Update – December 18, 2020

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 

 *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. 21^st, 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.