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For Immediate Release
June 28, 2021
CONTACT
Akeam Ashford

316-660-9370

Sedgwick County COVID-19 Update – June 28, 2021

COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon June 28, 2021
U.S. cases – Johns Hopkins University & Medicine
Kansas and counties cases – Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Sedgwick County cases – Sedgwick County Health Department

Location

Friday

Today

Percent Change

United States

33,595,224

33,631,532

+0.11

Kansas

317,304

317,651

+0.11

Kansas Deaths

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5,150

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Sedgwick County*

48,787

48,826

+0.08

SC Deaths

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644

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Periphery Counties

Harvey: 3,710

Butler: 7,653

Cowley: 4,005

Sumner: 2,235

Kingman: 778

Reno: 8,597

*Sedgwick County’s data reflects people who test positive with nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, oropharyngeal (throat) swab, or saliva 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.

Vaccination Doses Given by Sedgwick County

  • Vaccination appointments are open for all people aged 12 and older. Schedule an appointment online at www.sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19/vaccine/schedule/ or walk-in during clinic hours.
    • The one-dose Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine is available by walk-in or appointment daily as supply allows.
    • Everyone, especially minors, are encouraged to eat a meal or snack prior to arriving to prevent any nausea that may occur following your vaccination.
    • If you are receiving a vaccine, the Sedgwick County Health Department asks that you are well hydrated before and after receiving your dose.
  • The following location is open to residents for walk-in or appointments:
  • 223 S. Main | Former Wichita Central Library | Clinic for eligible people aged 12 and older
  • The main vaccine clinic, 223 S. Main and no-cost COVID-19 walk-in sampling/testing at Sedgwick County Park will be closed Monday, July 5 for Independence Day.
  • Beginning the week of July 5, the community vaccine clinic at 223 S. Main will be walk-in only on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and no vaccine clinic appointments will be available on the Sedgwick County website.
  • Beginning Wednesday, July 7, people going to the community vaccine clinic should plan to bring a quarter for the parking meter.
  • Please plan to allow at least 45 minutes for your vaccine appointment.
  • To find a vaccine clinic near you, visit https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ and enter your zip code. You can also check with your doctor’s office or community health center to find out if the vaccine is offered there.

This table shows how many doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been provided by the Health Department. Vaccines are only available for Sedgwick County residents. More information can be found at the COVID-19 Vaccination StoryMap.

Dose Description

Cumulative Doses Given

First Dose

116,121

Second Dose (considered fully vaccinated)

107,396

Single-Dose Vaccine (considered fully vaccinated)*

4,914

Total Doses Given by Sedgwick County Health Department

228,431

 

*This table only contains vaccination doses given by the Sedgwick County Health Department. Other vaccination providers are required to report vaccination doses given to KDHE, not Sedgwick County.

 

Mobile and Partner Vaccine Clinics

Mobile clinics are offered by SCHD staff and will be open on a first come, first serve (walk-in) basis.

 

Partner clinics are offered by community partners and assisted by SCHD staff. Appointments preferred but walk-ins are welcome.

 

Event clinics are where SCHD offers vaccine during an event. Businesses planning events can contact SCHD by email at SCHDCovidVaccine@sedgwick.gov.

 

Item giveaways may be provided to people who receive vaccine at certain mobile and partner clinic locations as identified below.

 

Day, Date

Time

Location

Scheduling Information

Item Giveaways

Thursday, July 1

3 to 6 p.m.

City of Mount Hope
400 W. Main St., Mount Hope

Mobile Clinic
Walk-In

 

Saturday, July 3

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Church on the Street
430 N. Broadway, Wichita

Mobile Clinic
Walk-In

 

Wednesday, July 7

3 to 6 p.m.

YMCA Garvey

Sports Complex

1420 S. Glendale, Wichita 

Mobile Clinic
Walk-In

*Food bag containing non-perishable food items will be given to residents.

Saturday, July 10

12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

VFW Over There Post 112

1560 Topeka St., Wichita

Mobile Clinic
Walk-In

*Food bag containing non-perishable food items will be given to residents.

Sunday, July 11

12 to 3 p.m.

Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 W. Zoo Blvd., Wichita

Mobile Clinic
Walk-In

 

Sunday, July 11

1 to 3 p.m.

Journey East Asia Grill
4510 E. 19th St. N., Wichita

Mobile Clinic
Walk-In

 

Monday, July 12

2 to 6 p.m.

Oaklawn Sunview
Senior Center
2937 Oaklawn Dr., Wichita

Mobile Clinic
Walk-In

*Food bag containing non-perishable food items will be given to residents.

*Items will be given away at mobile and partner clinics in vulnerable neighborhoods that may lack access to services.

Sedgwick County Health Department Update

  • No-cost, walk-in testing is regularly available for residents, regardless of symptoms, through the Health Department Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is required.
    • Operations will take place at the Sedgwick County Park, Sunflower Shelter, 6501 W. 21st St, Wichita, KS, 67205 for saliva, NP, and oral PCR samples.
    • Please enter off of 13th Street and follow the signs in the park.
    • Results are generally available within 12-24 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 National Council on Aging (NCOA) is partnering with Lyft to provide access to reliable, affordable transportation to older adults who need a ride to the get to their COVID-19 vaccine .
  • Sedgwick County will receive $100,235,109 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to continue our recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We need your help to determine the best ways to use these funds. The funds can provide support to individuals, families, and businesses, and cover specific costs for school and local governments.

If you prefer to participate by phone, or would like to request a paper copy be mailed to you, please call 316-660-7591. Please complete the survey by June 30, 2021.

Please direct all questions from media to Strategic Communications at (316) 660-9370 or communications@sedgwick.gov.