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For Immediate Release
March 2, 2022
CONTACT
Nicole Gibbs

316-660-9370

Sedgwick County COVID-19 Update –March 2, 2022

COVID-19 Overall Case Count

Confirmed cases as of noon March 2, 2022

(U.S. cases: Johns Hopkins University & Medicine; Kansas and counties cases: Kansas Department of Health & Environment; Sedgwick County Cases: Sedgwick County Health Department)

Location

Monday

Today

Percent Change

United States

78,972,996

79,109,175

+0.17

Kansas

766,045

766,969

+0.12

Kansas Deaths

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7,975

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Sedgwick County*

110,865

110,920

+0.05

SC Deaths

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1,000

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Periphery Counties

Harvey: 9,508

Butler: 18,761

Cowley: 10,048

Sumner:5,615

Kingman:1,947

Reno: 18,460

*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.

 

No-Cost, COVID-19 Testing

  • The County sampling and testing site is located at 4115 E. Harry St., Wichita, KS 67218
  • No-cost, testing is regularly available for residents, regardless of symptoms, through the Health Department Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m.
  • Mobile testing sites are held occasionally on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Text “SC COVID TEST” to 316-215-8313 or visit https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19/sampling-and-testing-information/testing-locations/ to get in line for a COVID-19 test through the Sedgwick County Health Department. You will receive a message notifying you of a wait time or to come inside immediately. If Qless is full, you will receive a message to check back later and a link to other testing sites.
  • In addition to the Sedgwick County Health Department, there are additional
    testing sites in Wichita for residents to utilize. For more information and to schedule an appointment, please visit https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19/sampling-and-testing-information/covid-19-testing-locations/ or visit knowbeforeyougoks.com.
    • KDHE has a mass testing site located at 1847 N. Chautauqua St. The site is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Results are generally available by the afternoon of the next day. 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. 
  • Residents wanting to self-report at-home COVID-19 tests can now do so at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19/sampling-and-testing-information/covid-19-at-home-test-self-reporting-website/
    • SCHD will provide up-to-date quarantine and isolation guidance to people submitting the form who test positive or who test negative but were a close contact of someone with COVID-19.

Clients Sampled On:

Test Results Available On-line Afternoon Of:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Next Business Day

Sunday

Monday

 

Vaccination Doses Given by Sedgwick County

This table shows how many doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been provided by the Health Department. More information can be found at the COVID-19 Vaccination StoryMap.

Dose Description

Cumulative Doses Given

First Dose

                          125,526

Second Dose (considered fully vaccinated)

115,828

Third Dose (Recommended for those immunocompromised)

863

Single-Dose Vaccine (considered fully vaccinated)*

7,124

Booster Dose

33,765

Total Doses Given by Sedgwick County Health Department

283,106

*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. .

 

Sedgwick County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Hours and days of operation at the Community Vaccine Clinic at 223 S. Main are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday. Walk-in only. No appointment is needed. To decrease appointment time, bring proof of prior vaccination.

 

Sedgwick County provides Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccine (for people 5 and older) or one-dose Johnson and Johnson (for people 18 and older) at walk-in clinics across the County or at 223 S. Main. Find a location near you at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19/vaccine/clinic-locations/.

  • Comirnaty/Pfizer – fully approved COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 16 and older
  • Pfizer – under emergency use authorization (EUA) for individuals 5 to 15 years old and for the administration of a third dose in certain individuals with weakened immune systems
  • Johnson and Johnson (J&J) – under emergency use authorization for individuals 18 and older
    • CDC recommends Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and boosters over J&J. For a list of Moderna vaccine providers, visit vaccines.gov.
  • You are not considered fully vaccinated until two weeks after receiving your vaccination:
    • One shot for Johnson and Johnson vaccine
    • Second shot for Comirnaty/Pfizer vaccines
  • Everyone, especially minors, are encouraged to eat a meal or snack prior to arriving to prevent any nausea that may occur following vaccination.
  • If you are receiving a vaccine, the Sedgwick County Health Department recommends staying well hydrated before and after receiving your dose.
  • 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.

 

SCHD provides the following COVID-19 vaccine booster doses:

  • For people 12 and older, a Pfizer booster 5 months or more after a second Pfizer dose.
  • For people 18 and older, a Pfizer booster 5 months or more after their second dose of Moderna vaccine or two months or more after receiving J&J vaccine.

 

Mobile and Partner Vaccine Clinics

Day, Date

Time

Location

Scheduling Information

Clinic Highlights

Wednesday, March 2

2 to 6 p.m.

Garvey Sports Center
1410 S. Glendale, Wichita

Mobile Clinic

Pediatric doses provided

Thursday, March 3

12 to 3 p.m.

Iasis Christian Center
1914 E. 11th St. N., Wichita

Partner Clinic

In partnership with the WBNA

Monday, March 7

10 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.

Exploration Place
300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita

Mobile Clinic

Pediatric doses provided

Monday, March 7

3 to 7 p.m.

City of Cheney
525 N. Main St., Cheney

Mobile Clinic

Pediatric doses provided

Wednesday, March 9

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wichita State University
Charles Koch Arena
1845 Fairmount St., Wichita

Mobile Clinic

Pediatric doses provided

Wednesday, March 9

2 to 6 p.m.

Garvey Sports Center
1410 S. Glendale, Wichita

Mobile Clinic

Pediatric doses provided

 

Sedgwick County Updates