Sedgwick County COVID-19 Update – September 28, 2020

COVID-19 Overall Case Count
Confirmed cases as of noon September 28, 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

• Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) staff will take nasopharyngeal (NP) swab and saliva specimens at the drive-through sampling site (DTSS) at the following hours:

• 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.

• Over 105,000 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Sedgwick County.
  • The SCHD offers no-cost testing of symptomatic residents, contacts of COVID-19 positive people, and people working in certain high-risk professions.
  • Appointments can be made by calling United Way of the Plains at 2-1-1.
  • Residents may receive their results in four to six days.

• The 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. next week. 
• Wednesday, September 30 at Tabernacle Bible Church, 1817 N. Volutsia, Wichita, 67214
• Thursday, October 1 at University United Methodist Church, 2220 N. Yale, Wichita, 67220

 Sedgwick County Updates

• The current local health order is in effect until Wednesday, October 21.

• Read the full order here.

• Commissioners voted to reopen the small business grant application. The portal can be accessed at https://sedgwickcares.force.com/Application/s/smallbusinessgrant.  
  • Any business may be eligible for a maximum of $5,000 in grants per business.
  • The deadline to apply for this funding is October 7, 2020.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits are now available for request by small businesses located within Sedgwick County. Eligible businesses may submit a request form by October 7, 2020. Forms may be submitted here: https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19/cares-funding/ppe-supply-kit-request/.
• There is no cost associated with kits – funding was allocated by the Board of County Commissioners from the CARES Act funding from the State.
• Retail stores and restaurants may request face shields and additional disposable face masks.
• PPE kits will be available for pick up at various locations around Sedgwick County the week of October 12-16, 2020.

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.