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For Immediate Release
May 17, 2021
CONTACT
Akeam Ashford

316-660-9370

Sedgwick County COVID-19 Update – May 17, 2021

Sedgwick County COVID-19 Update – May 17, 2021

This update is published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

COVID-19 Overall Case Count

Confirmed cases as of noon May 17, 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

32,869,982

32,950,200

+0.24

Kansas

311,705

312,073

+0.12

Kansas Deaths

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5,040

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Sedgwick County*

47,830

47,888

+0.12

SC Deaths

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619

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Periphery Counties

Harvey: 3,650

Butler: 7,562

Cowley: 3,982

Sumner: 2,173

Kingman: 763

Reno: 8,542

*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 your physician has advised you not to go to a large vaccine clinic, such as the community vaccination site at 223 S. Main, please call SCHD at (316) 660-1029 or schedule an appointment online for the drive-thru clinic.
  • The following locations are open to residents for walk-in or appointments:
    • 223 S. Main | Former Wichita Central Library | Clinic for eligible people aged 12 and older
    • 777 E. Waterman | Wichita Transit Operations | Drive-thru for eligible people aged 12 and older and who received medical advice to not to go to a large vaccine clinic or who have mobility difficulties
  • 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

112,148

Second Dose (considered fully vaccinated)

101,363

Single-Dose Vaccine (considered fully vaccinated)*

3,814

Total Doses Given by Sedgwick County Health Department

217,325


*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, by appointment only. Contact the host facility to make an appointment.

Day, Date

Time

Location

Scheduling Information

Monday, May 17

3 to 7 p.m.

Cheney Fire Department

525 N. Main St., Cheney

Mobile Clinic

Walk-In

Tuesday, May 18

2 to 6 p.m.

Riverview Baptist Church

844 W. 53rd St. N., Wichita

Mobile Clinic

Walk-In

Wednesday, May 19

2 to 4 p.m.

Clearwater Senior Center

921 E. Janet Ave., Clearwater

Mobile Clinic

Walk-In

Friday, May 21

2 to 5 p.m.

Mulvane High School Gym

1900 N. Rock Rd., Mulvane

Mobile Clinic

Walk-In

Sunday, May 23

1 to 5 p.m.

Chisolm Trail Church of Christ

5833 E. 37th St. N., Wichita

Partner Clinic

Schedule by dialing

(316) 683-1313

Wednesday, June 2

3 to 6 p.m.

Heart of Christ
United Methodist Church

856 S. Green St., Wichita

Mobile Clinic

Walk-In

 

Sunday, June 6

12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

St. Mark Cathedral

1018 N. Dellrose, Wichita

Partner Clinic

Schedule by dialing

(316) 393-1574

Saturday, June 19

12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

VFW Over There Post 112

1560 S. Topeka St., Wichita*

Partner Clinic

Schedule by dialing

(316) 265-3255

*Residents attending the partner clinic at VFW Over There Post 112 on Saturday, June 19, will be receiving a bag of non-perishable food items 

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

  • On March 24, 2021, Sedgwick County commissioners adopted a resolution strongly recommending for individuals and businesses to continue healthy behaviors – being vaccinated when eligible, wearing a mask, and social distancing – through June 21, 2021.

Mental Health Support

Community Crisis Center - 635 N Main, Wichita 660-7500.
COMCARE Support Line - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday-Friday 660-1111. 

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