Sedgwick County COVID-19 Update – October 21, 2020

COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon October 21, 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

• Regular hours at the drive-through sampling site for NP swab and saliva specimens are as follows:
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday – 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 7 p.m.

• The SCHD offers no-cost testing of symptomatic residents, contacts of COVID-19 positive people, and people working in certain high-risk professions.
  • Same day afternoon appointments are available if residents dial 2-1-1 United Way of the Plains and are reached by Health Department staff before noon.
  • Residents may receive their results in four to six days.

• The SCHD Mobile Outreach Team will provide no-cost COVID-19 testing for symptomatic residents, contacts of COVID-19 positive people, or people in certain high-risk professions from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the dates listed below.  
• Thursday, October 22 at Christ Lutheran Church, 5356 N. Hillside, Wichita
• Monday, October 26 at Islamic Society of Wichita, 6655 E. 34^th St. North, Wichita
• Tuesday, October 27 at Madison Avenue Central Park Pavilion, 512 E. Madison, Derby

Sedgwick County Updates

• A new Local Health Order will take effect on Thursday, October 22.

• The portal for non-profits to apply for funding is available for other, health or social services organizations.
• Roughly $6 million is still available to community organizations.

• There are 3,000 PPE kits remaining for businesses and non-profits to pick up at no cost from Sedgwick County.
  • Information about the kits and a request form can be found here.
  • Kits may be picked up through Friday, October 23.

• So far, Sedgwick County has spent more than $27 million related to COVID-19; of that, almost $22.1 million comes from CARES funds.
• An off-agenda item related to the latest Local Health Order was discussed.
• Commissioners voted to send recommendations to Dr. Minns.

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.

All questions from media should be directed to Communications at (316) 660-9370 or communications@sedgwick.gov.