Sedgwick County COVID-19 Update - December 30, 2020

COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon December 30, 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

• Walk-in sampling will not be offered by the Sedgwick County Health Department Thursday, December 31 through January 3, 2021 due to the New Year’s holiday.

• Additional sampling locations can be found on the Sedgwick County Sampling Site Locator

• Health care workers in Sedgwick County who have not yet received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be able to schedule an appointment online throughout the next two weeks.

• Appointment times began Tuesday, December 29 according to the HCAW schedule.
• To schedule an appointment and register online, click here: https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19/vaccine-information/schedule-a-covid-19-vaccination/

• No-cost, walk-in testing is 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 St., Wichita, 67205 for saliva, NP, and oral PCR samples.
• Results are generally available within 18 to 36 hours.  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. 

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.
• The recently signed COVID-19 relief bill extends CARES funding deadlines to Dec. 31, 2021.
• The next regular Board of County Commissioners meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.

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.

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.