COVID-19 Hospital Admission and Emergency Department Visits (updated 8/28)

COVID-19 hospital admission levels can help individuals and communities decide which prevention actions they can take based on the latest information.

COVID-19 hospitalizations for the week ending August 19, 2023¹:
- Sedgwick County: 2.5 new COVID-19 hospitalizations per 100,000 population (17 cases), a weekly change of +30.8%
- Kansas: 2.06/100,000 (60 cases), +17.6%
- U.S.: 4.54/100,000 (15,067), +18.8%
Percent of Emergency Department visits diagnosed with COVID-19, week ending August 12, 2023:
- Sedgwick County: 0.3%, a weekly change of -0.1%²
- Kansas: 0.6%, no change²
- U.S.: 1.9%, +20.4%¹

¹Source: CDC COVID Data Tracker | Visit
²Source: Kansas Syndromic Surveillance Program | Visit

The COVID-19 Hospital Admission Level for Sedgwick County is LOW.

Individuals should observe the following prevention steps:

Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines.
Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
Follow recommendations for isolation if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
Follow the recommendations for what to do if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19.
If you are at high risk of getting very sick, talk with a healthcare provider about additional prevention actions.