CORRECTION: The Saline County Health Department has corrected the number of varients that have been identified. We have made that correction below.

Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Monday.

●There have been 38 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.

●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 20 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

●253 variants have been identified in the 377 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.

●The Saline County Health Department is actively monitoring 524 cases of COVID-19.

More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuze8HtJxdrFdblRmvDT2mVQn25pdZmJr6PdB9XTTIAW5q6pHFAtLgzeMk8c9qXnZVrP5Z-hUNh3JxMV3tyzR5zZPvI6kV_C1jC6hPZkQygkBn&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuzTXhJPX2lMWxdLoFXAHieIN2EC7R2sWTLaAt1G1Ll4FR7nfnN5rSA3IPjGL3lT4FKcP8mY414OMhAOc_WFwBaJk0EziQgUC_VsW-MVHe-6hEha1bR6Rc09Yfhpp1b_5uEJ_PfDOOpUAL&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuzXkDkZKWFByskrS8GHj0DN1BYdLwoQZv-ipETsxBiopi1J_2UGKS2_XDRqdjN6S6RhyBeCUKRj28IhQ_sfmS5j_QDd7Ofy-aWjRVhoU-yh9lOcjTOsSLbRdh_SWo7QI2ZGquikswTZ7y&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

<a href="https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/testing">Click here for local COVID-19 testing options</a>

The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:

●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID.You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuzRKP55G06ETbsAb6e_pz8RdAtrlbeTn6-gKRDWNvPjEKaIHXoq2KCBBARw_oXNHHiQyXYzkyAirLPCNE7Sfn_mREAr-7_gemr-a0_4eeDm0KbDyjzptz9hc=&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated.You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuzeeHsu-lZFye1wvsAxWrvUpHOfqvRPLmevTZCCnKJXO958VSRfL-Ti_MGhHVPj_kqrXGdv0dj4q6zbisXm5oEgB2KN4rlLMNRg==&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>or contact your local medical provider.

●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when in-doors in crowded spaces.

●Maintain at least 6 feet of distancebetween yourself and those with whom you do not live.

●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuzeeHsu-lZFyeFotVm8p19GcIefzdIhPcfD9CVPFW3gc0WCWnVZfZy8T7-mPpscw1D0Qk32gse6deY7hnrv7BQtjpyjX1Vb9WeWkaRa7KDaRDQCjv8cEaCsW1I-F1eeE2NqmkhZOnn68lhidXKhJbpovbL9JbPc-Oe9Ki6ZQF6Rxu&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>

●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

CORRECTION: The Saline County Health Department has corrected the number of varients that have been identified. We have made that correction below.<figure>
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 </figure>Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Monday.●There have been 38 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 20 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.●253 variants have been identified in the 377 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.●The Saline County Health Department is actively monitoring 524 cases of COVID-19.More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuze8HtJxdrFdblRmvDT2mVQn25pdZmJr6PdB9XTTIAW5q6pHFAtLgzeMk8c9qXnZVrP5Z-hUNh3JxMV3tyzR5zZPvI6kV_C1jC6hPZkQygkBn&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuzTXhJPX2lMWxdLoFXAHieIN2EC7R2sWTLaAt1G1Ll4FR7nfnN5rSA3IPjGL3lT4FKcP8mY414OMhAOc_WFwBaJk0EziQgUC_VsW-MVHe-6hEha1bR6Rc09Yfhpp1b_5uEJ_PfDOOpUAL&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuzXkDkZKWFByskrS8GHj0DN1BYdLwoQZv-ipETsxBiopi1J_2UGKS2_XDRqdjN6S6RhyBeCUKRj28IhQ_sfmS5j_QDd7Ofy-aWjRVhoU-yh9lOcjTOsSLbRdh_SWo7QI2ZGquikswTZ7y&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

<a href="https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/testing">Click here for local COVID-19 testing options</a>The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID.You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuzRKP55G06ETbsAb6e_pz8RdAtrlbeTn6-gKRDWNvPjEKaIHXoq2KCBBARw_oXNHHiQyXYzkyAirLPCNE7Sfn_mREAr-7_gemr-a0_4eeDm0KbDyjzptz9hc=&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Get vaccinated.You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuzeeHsu-lZFye1wvsAxWrvUpHOfqvRPLmevTZCCnKJXO958VSRfL-Ti_MGhHVPj_kqrXGdv0dj4q6zbisXm5oEgB2KN4rlLMNRg==&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>or contact your local medical provider.●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when in-doors in crowded spaces.●Maintain at least 6 feet of distancebetween yourself and those with whom you do not live.●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001e-UbalLf7fVgJQE-CResqoeEIB9khnpAdJu1g_zN6_mkkxk_xgZuzeeHsu-lZFyeFotVm8p19GcIefzdIhPcfD9CVPFW3gc0WCWnVZfZy8T7-mPpscw1D0Qk32gse6deY7hnrv7BQtjpyjX1Vb9WeWkaRa7KDaRDQCjv8cEaCsW1I-F1eeE2NqmkhZOnn68lhidXKhJbpovbL9JbPc-Oe9Ki6ZQF6Rxu&amp;c=ySEL-BMZz_-LXbgoMzbs2A70_bjIFN4PV1VsOVvq8hdWTFJujEActQ==&amp;ch=Ck9GtVGCNyIj8NZjmNTVHqZUpJTHJ4S9bZCDHqTJVQ91uj1cjvNqZQ==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

CORRECTION: Saline County: 38 new COVID cases; 7,349 of 8,022 recovered

Following is the Saline County COVID-19 update for Friday.

●One additional member of our community has lost their life to COVID-19 since our last update on Wednesday.

●Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 19 patients currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

●There have been 36 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Wednesday.

●KDHE has identified 250 variants in the 374 samples sent from Saline County for sequencing.

●The staff at the Saline County Health Department is currently monitoring 506 cases of COVID-19.

More in-depth data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcH2EXa1LCGoKs1tp_FLb0cmwYnRa_OQxKbKPIIDNcsPoRgBjz_e9C1lxMsRzH1v-NyfKodNyT8OlHuWS3uySIXisvkZHXnTOBEj_17jLbhq_&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcLp9M2VHxiYy9LL53BFZeRdUHuNumVJJ98g601GHy20fUk_vWpPWR6GLIbXuRH4bBs-IXQ_NyH4yNERjzYMBWOPpQMYp99qzgWEZGu9mlabXqZ1ZUYfW58AGS6jsoQ8uXJP3ImCxvsSo&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcDuj0KwWiPVorinaQV0KnQCFzu5i7IhiWyu7XdiwQ8Lu2FSpOyBqMo0Beo0aa_bQRNyAZffpgosKRuVe6duMqitwPKIZhuVG2JigpVYPe-0Fo6IIjeJ7IMVqlTL2ko1Q1Fc3zUwcyMXL&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

Following is the Saline County COVID-19 update for Friday.●One additional member of our community has lost their life to COVID-19 since our last update on Wednesday.●Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 19 patients currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.●There have been 36 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Wednesday. ●KDHE has identified 250 variants in the 374 samples sent from Saline County for sequencing.●The staff at the Saline County Health Department is currently monitoring 506 cases of COVID-19.More in-depth data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcH2EXa1LCGoKs1tp_FLb0cmwYnRa_OQxKbKPIIDNcsPoRgBjz_e9C1lxMsRzH1v-NyfKodNyT8OlHuWS3uySIXisvkZHXnTOBEj_17jLbhq_&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcLp9M2VHxiYy9LL53BFZeRdUHuNumVJJ98g601GHy20fUk_vWpPWR6GLIbXuRH4bBs-IXQ_NyH4yNERjzYMBWOPpQMYp99qzgWEZGu9mlabXqZ1ZUYfW58AGS6jsoQ8uXJP3ImCxvsSo&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcDuj0KwWiPVorinaQV0KnQCFzu5i7IhiWyu7XdiwQ8Lu2FSpOyBqMo0Beo0aa_bQRNyAZffpgosKRuVe6duMqitwPKIZhuVG2JigpVYPe-0Fo6IIjeJ7IMVqlTL2ko1Q1Fc3zUwcyMXL&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

Saline County: 1 additional death, 36 new COVID-19 cases

Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Wednesday:

●There have been 46 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.

●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 17 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

●250 variants have been identified in the 374 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.

More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFlytCUqOPMsiy0JrVD2GhYlSgIlV0nUqCV-BPTxX-nVH7QEVdcYhOWj-fytIXEBdx2TDRc3YWw0h3b_gjsl3YgWrFw5cGllYZusVo_dHj8rri&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFl2OVVs0E8x8fEaY6BkhJ50uN64YJYj4GdVwMlTrES5M7wb2-DwVXK5cZjnI_23htUmJaTEVnQddwn3D2d4g2c29h_6yIMY-YEixTWXKooKKpYhEkNhtfybC-nSur78fdYxIzGfIzoB87&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFl_cp0raFr8q-VUsFivUSs1bbwRZJr_MPwIq6dg77yxZoOE1b1F0b_ZBhZa2ES18UGKs4icO-l9LDtbpb4aFoj_mlWdYJrKK-d13i6RBdfNUrIZHm4a2_iLX8G5NuOIs7yt-yk_50Abrs&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County

●An additional 374 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .6 percent.

●A total of 25,513 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 47 percent of the total population.

The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:

●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.

●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFlxnhHx4PWYekGybgqK6xfMIxRpf2wOgVQNjIq-0ylyKGJtRsrbjTydXUUjNrc5NpXSEPBPD2Vf70uIyvfcAV_pkXpVzVL6snXI1TMwyyvVug8f7UKMSupBY=&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFl63ZTQfOjZu9_pxu25YvkSubPBGAwN1tmIEXaOJuwRr7S5d045DPmpfjE1q9rr00qUyLAe7-pmohW-nrvbwSl2sH8zcrY6rWoQ==&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when in-doors in crowded spaces.

●Maintain at least 6 feet of distancebetween yourself and those with whom you do not live.

●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFl63ZTQfOjZu9AeJ8Nq_pOjBhdMvMlvK0bmYvId3o4skFKI_aZthtZnRDzADCh6kJlUFGDczWE052jSPXGoaOIQPLw16mFfobLD8qqdNOhNVltPrhDpeBzhjeTPo-XNHCcsxV2X6cAtKIGOnqyRAzImWiodHB_h34i8ejJIsPPWVc&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>

●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Wednesday:●There have been 46 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 17 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.●250 variants have been identified in the 374 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFlytCUqOPMsiy0JrVD2GhYlSgIlV0nUqCV-BPTxX-nVH7QEVdcYhOWj-fytIXEBdx2TDRc3YWw0h3b_gjsl3YgWrFw5cGllYZusVo_dHj8rri&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFl2OVVs0E8x8fEaY6BkhJ50uN64YJYj4GdVwMlTrES5M7wb2-DwVXK5cZjnI_23htUmJaTEVnQddwn3D2d4g2c29h_6yIMY-YEixTWXKooKKpYhEkNhtfybC-nSur78fdYxIzGfIzoB87&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFl_cp0raFr8q-VUsFivUSs1bbwRZJr_MPwIq6dg77yxZoOE1b1F0b_ZBhZa2ES18UGKs4icO-l9LDtbpb4aFoj_mlWdYJrKK-d13i6RBdfNUrIZHm4a2_iLX8G5NuOIs7yt-yk_50Abrs&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

<a href="https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/testing">Click here for local COVID-19 testing options</a><figure>
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 </figure>COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County ●An additional 374 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .6 percent. ●A total of 25,513 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 47 percent of the total population.The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFlxnhHx4PWYekGybgqK6xfMIxRpf2wOgVQNjIq-0ylyKGJtRsrbjTydXUUjNrc5NpXSEPBPD2Vf70uIyvfcAV_pkXpVzVL6snXI1TMwyyvVug8f7UKMSupBY=&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFl63ZTQfOjZu9_pxu25YvkSubPBGAwN1tmIEXaOJuwRr7S5d045DPmpfjE1q9rr00qUyLAe7-pmohW-nrvbwSl2sH8zcrY6rWoQ==&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when in-doors in crowded spaces.●Maintain at least 6 feet of distancebetween yourself and those with whom you do not live.●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001amA7SONa4hCOJAA1s8tgXmytFMcm9reG_T4qw3YOdkmqPiackZsFl63ZTQfOjZu9AeJ8Nq_pOjBhdMvMlvK0bmYvId3o4skFKI_aZthtZnRDzADCh6kJlUFGDczWE052jSPXGoaOIQPLw16mFfobLD8qqdNOhNVltPrhDpeBzhjeTPo-XNHCcsxV2X6cAtKIGOnqyRAzImWiodHB_h34i8ejJIsPPWVc&amp;c=UnZC13teshkhqs2IDA8mggebqJCBOFktLpRNER1TQiR6yXrvDb_HBg==&amp;ch=Uf1FLRY-gFALg2lNoFzz0R7UzL4qKa7BVWM3bb3tRQ3QiQQqrmKhxw==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saline County: 46 new COVID-19 cases; 563 active cases

●Two additional people have lost their lives to COVID-19 since our last update on Monday.

●There have been 29 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.

●242 variants have been identified in the 366 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.

More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5u1OnrL1u5t1Vj8c_tuhv_yPdyo6tP9nygy1rArm7wO-2SY0_Lefwyc9_HRSWFbMaIW3mAZL_aVE3M7YmRgRu553WZeiQynrkw8a2RWB2UCF&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5monxXUbnkPUc4aHezT9Bx4YlcVmZpLuCMpji0WCJQnozu7x46iHjiaDvGsuLgwtEJi4VyA9rFPim80CTHe4pooR_4PEGk7vqKVOpighsQE1kKJUhSgyNLcoS1XG12tpZdfmEg8lF_XP&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5vcxNO-oUATJ6K1_9kylxmf-EZTiqBU7cvS76fv_pbZUMsj_3pC3D3bY5z4mqeRqsid8q1cxIT8cKZbgwXgbfOQ4adrvB_3jyq82Av0MbZsKYN-M4TwJZOKeF0IwFVMrD_55q_CP8Lkw&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID.You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5q3KfOnP7AI1yAyqzpe1BpAUe0w59DLKfWLXwOqMIgTMaqIBWgORRQ2wiDWzWtA9Ea8rK8kcg809Q7tQcDUjLLYNUwDZNXjuYQu5zzxvA0KqvH5q5e9hoyc=&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5iwi30Zd768VXqkXyRMg7Fa95p8S0YWDvEg9EJK9oLcxg0O5YKjWnKy1MpHRgJFPSl2kARyv93SewZC2GLCMLsKSpfXmu_uMuA==&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5iwi30Zd768Vgy0K_-qdueOB67wPkiL26gYMCDJJpXSNZoo9T_H2MyDlfSu9PQdO5WLnvyCbeiSxv-eM9BbCNlYLhnAn409xfFesP8Z70VOFl4hABnJN56bxMMiJin9mYkD_sS0HP6NXy-d8VULAQFUSXqzONiOwmkVUX9VWpL8m&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5iwi30Zd768Vgy0K_-qdueOB67wPkiL26gYMCDJJpXSNZoo9T_H2MyDlfSu9PQdO5WLnvyCbeiSxv-eM9BbCNlYLhnAn409xfFesP8Z70VOFl4hABnJN56bxMMiJin9mYkD_sS0HP6NXy-d8VULAQFUSXqzONiOwmkVUX9VWpL8m&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank"></a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Monday.●Two additional people have lost their lives to COVID-19 since our last update on Monday.●There have been 29 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 17 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.●242 variants have been identified in the 366 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5u1OnrL1u5t1Vj8c_tuhv_yPdyo6tP9nygy1rArm7wO-2SY0_Lefwyc9_HRSWFbMaIW3mAZL_aVE3M7YmRgRu553WZeiQynrkw8a2RWB2UCF&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5monxXUbnkPUc4aHezT9Bx4YlcVmZpLuCMpji0WCJQnozu7x46iHjiaDvGsuLgwtEJi4VyA9rFPim80CTHe4pooR_4PEGk7vqKVOpighsQE1kKJUhSgyNLcoS1XG12tpZdfmEg8lF_XP&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5vcxNO-oUATJ6K1_9kylxmf-EZTiqBU7cvS76fv_pbZUMsj_3pC3D3bY5z4mqeRqsid8q1cxIT8cKZbgwXgbfOQ4adrvB_3jyq82Av0MbZsKYN-M4TwJZOKeF0IwFVMrD_55q_CP8Lkw&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

<a href="https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/testing">Click here for local COVID-19 testing options</a>The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID.You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5q3KfOnP7AI1yAyqzpe1BpAUe0w59DLKfWLXwOqMIgTMaqIBWgORRQ2wiDWzWtA9Ea8rK8kcg809Q7tQcDUjLLYNUwDZNXjuYQu5zzxvA0KqvH5q5e9hoyc=&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5iwi30Zd768VXqkXyRMg7Fa95p8S0YWDvEg9EJK9oLcxg0O5YKjWnKy1MpHRgJFPSl2kARyv93SewZC2GLCMLsKSpfXmu_uMuA==&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when in-doors in crowded spaces.●Maintain at least 6 feet of distancebetween yourself and those with whom you do not live.●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5iwi30Zd768Vgy0K_-qdueOB67wPkiL26gYMCDJJpXSNZoo9T_H2MyDlfSu9PQdO5WLnvyCbeiSxv-eM9BbCNlYLhnAn409xfFesP8Z70VOFl4hABnJN56bxMMiJin9mYkD_sS0HP6NXy-d8VULAQFUSXqzONiOwmkVUX9VWpL8m&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001sbsQpddyN1Ljv-U1l6axRFVcs_taQepa8WktrlHwtqq0rB3A8KxO5iwi30Zd768Vgy0K_-qdueOB67wPkiL26gYMCDJJpXSNZoo9T_H2MyDlfSu9PQdO5WLnvyCbeiSxv-eM9BbCNlYLhnAn409xfFesP8Z70VOFl4hABnJN56bxMMiJin9mYkD_sS0HP6NXy-d8VULAQFUSXqzONiOwmkVUX9VWpL8m&amp;c=3kUCLd3POli3KFLZCGNeH-rRSbFBRUrFg0sfrLhRiQ32I537V77K_Q==&amp;ch=S55U2BA1c5DWQrISSFQMmXDbiYky0AfWnp1i4eUVCDNaJsY_x0utYw==" target="_blank"></a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saline County: 2 additional deaths, 29 new COVID-19 cases

Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Friday.

●Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 13 patients currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

●There have been 37 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Wednesday.

 ●KDHE has identified 239 variants in the 361 samples sent from Saline County for sequencing.

●The staff at the Saline County Health Department is currently monitoring 708 cases of COVID-19.

More in-depth data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcH2EXa1LCGoKs1tp_FLb0cmwYnRa_OQxKbKPIIDNcsPoRgBjz_e9C1lxMsRzH1v-NyfKodNyT8OlHuWS3uySIXisvkZHXnTOBEj_17jLbhq_&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcLp9M2VHxiYy9LL53BFZeRdUHuNumVJJ98g601GHy20fUk_vWpPWR6GLIbXuRH4bBs-IXQ_NyH4yNERjzYMBWOPpQMYp99qzgWEZGu9mlabXqZ1ZUYfW58AGS6jsoQ8uXJP3ImCxvsSo&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcDuj0KwWiPVorinaQV0KnQCFzu5i7IhiWyu7XdiwQ8Lu2FSpOyBqMo0Beo0aa_bQRNyAZffpgosKRuVe6duMqitwPKIZhuVG2JigpVYPe-0Fo6IIjeJ7IMVqlTL2ko1Q1Fc3zUwcyMXL&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

The CDC recently released the Coronavirus Self-Checker. It is an interactive clinical assessment tool that will assist individuals ages 13 and older, and parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 12 on deciding when to seek testing or medical care if they suspect they or someone they know has contracted COVID-19 or has come into close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

The online, mobile-friendly tool asks a series of questions, and based on the user’s responses, provides recommended actions and resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/coronavirus-self-checker.html#">Click here to access the Coronavirus Self-Checker</a>

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 </figure>Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Friday.●Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 13 patients currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.●There have been 37 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Wednesday. ●KDHE has identified 239 variants in the 361 samples sent from Saline County for sequencing.●The staff at the Saline County Health Department is currently monitoring 708 cases of COVID-19.More in-depth data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcH2EXa1LCGoKs1tp_FLb0cmwYnRa_OQxKbKPIIDNcsPoRgBjz_e9C1lxMsRzH1v-NyfKodNyT8OlHuWS3uySIXisvkZHXnTOBEj_17jLbhq_&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcLp9M2VHxiYy9LL53BFZeRdUHuNumVJJ98g601GHy20fUk_vWpPWR6GLIbXuRH4bBs-IXQ_NyH4yNERjzYMBWOPpQMYp99qzgWEZGu9mlabXqZ1ZUYfW58AGS6jsoQ8uXJP3ImCxvsSo&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcDuj0KwWiPVorinaQV0KnQCFzu5i7IhiWyu7XdiwQ8Lu2FSpOyBqMo0Beo0aa_bQRNyAZffpgosKRuVe6duMqitwPKIZhuVG2JigpVYPe-0Fo6IIjeJ7IMVqlTL2ko1Q1Fc3zUwcyMXL&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

The CDC recently released the Coronavirus Self-Checker. It is an interactive clinical assessment tool that will assist individuals ages 13 and older, and parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 12 on deciding when to seek testing or medical care if they suspect they or someone they know has contracted COVID-19 or has come into close contact with someone who has COVID-19. The online, mobile-friendly tool asks a series of questions, and based on the user’s responses, provides recommended actions and resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/coronavirus-self-checker.html#">Click here to access the Coronavirus Self-Checker</a>

Saline County: 37 new COVID-19 cases; 7,019 of 7,873 recovered

WASHINGTON (AP) —The U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 stood on the verge of a major new phase as government advisers Thursday recommended booster doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans — despite doubts the extra shots will do much to slow the pandemic.

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said boosters should be offered to people 65 and older, nursing home residents and those ages 50 to 64 who have risky underlying health problems. The extra dose would be given once they are at least six months past their last Pfizer shot.

Deciding who else might get one was far tougher. While there is little evidence that younger people are in danger of waning immunity, the panel offered the option of a booster for those 18 to 49 who have chronic health problems and want one.

But the advisers refused to go further and open boosters to otherwise healthy front-line health care workers who aren’t at risk of severe illness but want to avoid even a mild infection.

“We might as well just say give it to everyone 18 and older. We have a very effective vaccine and it’s like saying, ‘It’s not working.’ It is working,” said Dr. Pablo Sanchez of Ohio State University, who helped block the broadest booster option.

Still, getting the unvaccinated their first shots remains the top priority, and the panel wrestled with whether the booster debate was distracting from that goal.

All three of the COVID-19 vaccines used in the U.S. still are highly protective against severe illness, hospitalization and death, even amid the spread of the extra-contagious delta variant. But only about 182 million Americans are fully vaccinated, just 55% of the population.

“We can give boosters to people, but that’s not really the answer to this pandemic,” said Dr. Helen Keipp Talbot of Vanderbilt University. “Hospitals are full because people are not vaccinated. We are declining care to people who deserve care because we are full of unvaccinated COVID-positive patients.”

Thursday’s decision represented a dramatic scaling back of the Biden administration plan, announced last month, to dispense boosters to nearly everyone to shore up their protection. Late Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration, like the CDC, signed off on Pfizer boosters for a much more targeted slice of the American population than the White House envisioned.

It falls to the CDC to set final U.S. policy on who qualifies for the extra shot. The CDC usually follows its advisers’ recommendations. A final decision from the agency was expected later Thursday.

The booster plan marks an important shift in the nation’s vaccination drive. Britain and Israel are already giving a third round of shots over strong objections from the World Health Organization that poor countries don’t have enough for their initial doses.

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky opened Thursday’s meeting by stressing that vaccinating the unvaccinated remains the top goal “here in America and around the world.”

Walensky acknowledged that the data on who really needs a booster right away “are not perfect.” “Yet collectively they form a picture for us,” she said, “and they are what we have in this moment to make a decision about the next stage in this pandemic.”

The CDC panel stressed its recommendations will be changed if new evidence shows more people need a booster.

The CDC advisers expressed concern over the millions more Americans who received Moderna or Johnson &amp; Johnson shots early in the vaccine rollout. The government still hasn’t considered boosters for those brands and has no data on whether it’s safe or effective to mix-and-match and give those people a Pfizer shot.

“I just don’t understand how later this afternoon we can say to people 65 and older you’re at risk for severe illness and death but only half of you can protect yourselves right now,” said Dr. Sarah Long of Drexel University.

About 26 million Americans got their last Pfizer dose at least six months ago, about half of whom are 65 or older. It’s not clear how many more would meet the CDC panel’s initial booster qualifications.

CDC data shows the vaccines still offer strong protection for all ages, but there is a slight drop among the oldest adults. And immunity against milder infection appears to be waning months after people’s initial immunization.

For most people, if you’re not in a group recommended for a booster, “it’s really because we think you’re well-protected,” said Dr. Matthew Daley of Kaiser Permanente Colorado. “This isn’t about who deserves a booster, but who needs a booster.”

Among people who stand to benefit from a booster, there are few risks, the CDC concluded. Serious side effects from the first two Pfizer doses are exceedingly rare, including heart inflammation that sometimes occurs in younger men. Data from Israel, which has given nearly 3 million people — mostly 60 and older — a third Pfizer dose, has uncovered no red flags.

The panelists also wrestled with how to even tell when a booster is needed. While an extra dose revs up numbers of virus-fighting antibodies, those naturally wane over time and no one knows how long the antibody boost from a third Pfizer dose will last -- or how much protection it really adds, since the immune system also forms additional defenses after vaccination.

The U.S. has already authorized third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for certain people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients and transplant recipients. Other Americans, healthy or not, have managed to get boosters, in some cases simply by asking.

WASHINGTON (AP) —The U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 stood on the verge of a major new phase as government advisers Thursday recommended booster doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans — despite doubts the extra shots will do much to slow the pandemic.Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said boosters should be offered to people 65 and older, nursing home residents and those ages 50 to 64 who have risky underlying health problems. The extra dose would be given once they are at least six months past their last Pfizer shot.Deciding who else might get one was far tougher. While there is little evidence that younger people are in danger of waning immunity, the panel offered the option of a booster for those 18 to 49 who have chronic health problems and want one.But the advisers refused to go further and open boosters to otherwise healthy front-line health care workers who aren’t at risk of severe illness but want to avoid even a mild infection.“We might as well just say give it to everyone 18 and older. We have a very effective vaccine and it’s like saying, ‘It’s not working.’ It is working,” said Dr. Pablo Sanchez of Ohio State University, who helped block the broadest booster option.Still, getting the unvaccinated their first shots remains the top priority, and the panel wrestled with whether the booster debate was distracting from that goal.All three of the COVID-19 vaccines used in the U.S. still are highly protective against severe illness, hospitalization and death, even amid the spread of the extra-contagious delta variant. But only about 182 million Americans are fully vaccinated, just 55% of the population.“We can give boosters to people, but that’s not really the answer to this pandemic,” said Dr. Helen Keipp Talbot of Vanderbilt University. “Hospitals are full because people are not vaccinated. We are declining care to people who deserve care because we are full of unvaccinated COVID-positive patients.”Thursday’s decision represented a dramatic scaling back of the Biden administration plan, announced last month, to dispense boosters to nearly everyone to shore up their protection. Late Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration, like the CDC, signed off on Pfizer boosters for a much more targeted slice of the American population than the White House envisioned.It falls to the CDC to set final U.S. policy on who qualifies for the extra shot. The CDC usually follows its advisers’ recommendations. A final decision from the agency was expected later Thursday.The booster plan marks an important shift in the nation’s vaccination drive. Britain and Israel are already giving a third round of shots over strong objections from the World Health Organization that poor countries don’t have enough for their initial doses.CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky opened Thursday’s meeting by stressing that vaccinating the unvaccinated remains the top goal “here in America and around the world.”Walensky acknowledged that the data on who really needs a booster right away “are not perfect.” “Yet collectively they form a picture for us,” she said, “and they are what we have in this moment to make a decision about the next stage in this pandemic.”The CDC panel stressed its recommendations will be changed if new evidence shows more people need a booster.The CDC advisers expressed concern over the millions more Americans who received Moderna or Johnson &amp; Johnson shots early in the vaccine rollout. The government still hasn’t considered boosters for those brands and has no data on whether it’s safe or effective to mix-and-match and give those people a Pfizer shot.“I just don’t understand how later this afternoon we can say to people 65 and older you’re at risk for severe illness and death but only half of you can protect yourselves right now,” said Dr. Sarah Long of Drexel University.About 26 million Americans got their last Pfizer dose at least six months ago, about half of whom are 65 or older. It’s not clear how many more would meet the CDC panel’s initial booster qualifications.CDC data shows the vaccines still offer strong protection for all ages, but there is a slight drop among the oldest adults. And immunity against milder infection appears to be waning months after people’s initial immunization.For most people, if you’re not in a group recommended for a booster, “it’s really because we think you’re well-protected,” said Dr. Matthew Daley of Kaiser Permanente Colorado. “This isn’t about who deserves a booster, but who needs a booster.”Among people who stand to benefit from a booster, there are few risks, the CDC concluded. Serious side effects from the first two Pfizer doses are exceedingly rare, including heart inflammation that sometimes occurs in younger men. Data from Israel, which has given nearly 3 million people — mostly 60 and older — a third Pfizer dose, has uncovered no red flags.The panelists also wrestled with how to even tell when a booster is needed. While an extra dose revs up numbers of virus-fighting antibodies, those naturally wane over time and no one knows how long the antibody boost from a third Pfizer dose will last -- or how much protection it really adds, since the immune system also forms additional defenses after vaccination.The U.S. has already authorized third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for certain people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients and transplant recipients. Other Americans, healthy or not, have managed to get boosters, in some cases simply by asking.___

Despite concern, US sets stage for COVID booster shots 

●One additional person has lost their life to COVID-19 since our last update on Monday.

●There have been 47 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.

●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 19 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

●237 variants have been identified in the 361 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.

More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8ie8bMdV4Ud2hyCq3j4DU0uSGKXjWq1Yi_TTR5H5o-pISJadlfyjDmkwzX0mGLJXy05X387RmACJjx9Q5WcKYrUVR8d5qBqqJQ4yw5yFFZn7d&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8iTf_h2hK4tHPSU_4KtirCk9ajTLwrrxQKzATj4PPrZCb_ZldJK4lyPKWxhyP4FwrCfxu1FAb9TtYIm3c_J8bk_bQ7dcVcbYFwgmN0xs2C6tHepqVlP3izP-JN5hAwCNEtbzQS0KLYOVg&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8iVBhNaHGRRbk7PqcL5LmyHIwa3vNJgdIQWzLc_KzcuwYdIzIV0PX2waTT9Wx-T4Dv9CwrdzlapVeqbRWkjFWCRZQXCeAxqjBJGpcDXCnFqYYqgVFLtZFqXEDy1qT2ZTv0a1w-SI4l9D9&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County

●An additional 234 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .4 percent.

●A total of 25,373 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 46.8 percent of the total population.

<a href="https://www.vaccines.gov/">Click here for vaccination locations</a>

●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8ifpZe9VfReLvcKYWq8dYNOd2ARVk6V1xfOviw-SIDkk57gsClGixvbPJ4PPSzGCDh-TbMSDbaC19UFMs9zBZwItAna79PCHkBQKRmohqwasl01t3Q6_OvYg=&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8ib0WODKWhndaxHJEJFBRm4BBZuoQgybxHa7tetic5dIWbvC9VvcrerkXxLfZGp8cggU7-WuHrzI-tkopk8Pf4n9KZGlJ-RjLQA==&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8ib0WODKWhndaPuxmye3dnN5vPjq5GwxwcSIDdqYZ5lMi1yLFStBn0LDsZ0ZRb2AbGT1aXjY0CClkiVjjj5If7-dWqdjHDwI2R_idj8XZFoKQFdpL593M-55AJgr-Gsl982twIch2-ZKBn3T2Bv-SnbXyomdmHqqaom5JUsfQ8a-o&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>

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 </figure>Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Wednesday:●One additional person has lost their life to COVID-19 since our last update on Monday.●There have been 47 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 19 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.●237 variants have been identified in the 361 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8ie8bMdV4Ud2hyCq3j4DU0uSGKXjWq1Yi_TTR5H5o-pISJadlfyjDmkwzX0mGLJXy05X387RmACJjx9Q5WcKYrUVR8d5qBqqJQ4yw5yFFZn7d&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8iTf_h2hK4tHPSU_4KtirCk9ajTLwrrxQKzATj4PPrZCb_ZldJK4lyPKWxhyP4FwrCfxu1FAb9TtYIm3c_J8bk_bQ7dcVcbYFwgmN0xs2C6tHepqVlP3izP-JN5hAwCNEtbzQS0KLYOVg&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8iVBhNaHGRRbk7PqcL5LmyHIwa3vNJgdIQWzLc_KzcuwYdIzIV0PX2waTT9Wx-T4Dv9CwrdzlapVeqbRWkjFWCRZQXCeAxqjBJGpcDXCnFqYYqgVFLtZFqXEDy1qT2ZTv0a1w-SI4l9D9&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

<a href="https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/testing">Click here for local COVID-19 testing options</a><figure>
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 </figure>COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County ●An additional 234 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .4 percent.●A total of 25,373 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 46.8 percent of the total population.<a href="https://www.vaccines.gov/">Click here for vaccination locations</a>The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8ifpZe9VfReLvcKYWq8dYNOd2ARVk6V1xfOviw-SIDkk57gsClGixvbPJ4PPSzGCDh-TbMSDbaC19UFMs9zBZwItAna79PCHkBQKRmohqwasl01t3Q6_OvYg=&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8ib0WODKWhndaxHJEJFBRm4BBZuoQgybxHa7tetic5dIWbvC9VvcrerkXxLfZGp8cggU7-WuHrzI-tkopk8Pf4n9KZGlJ-RjLQA==&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when in-doors in crowded spaces.●Maintain at least 6 feet of distancebetween yourself and those with whom you do not live.●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wscl5HDpUw0T2nhruwM5IqHJ3MlcElCGe2Vr-APs85pXk-cLftF8ib0WODKWhndaPuxmye3dnN5vPjq5GwxwcSIDdqYZ5lMi1yLFStBn0LDsZ0ZRb2AbGT1aXjY0CClkiVjjj5If7-dWqdjHDwI2R_idj8XZFoKQFdpL593M-55AJgr-Gsl982twIch2-ZKBn3T2Bv-SnbXyomdmHqqaom5JUsfQ8a-o&amp;c=660vlQrfhcOssADOMhElRQFuU-qo6PSazLwKtWN6WmOsfXdcEyDLRQ==&amp;ch=iraFtH5-ZzJjjdD-pQR5cf1kbc-T6yOMR5ggAE1bE9BFLal1GGSw4Q==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saline County: 1 additional death; 47 new COVID-19 cases

Following is the Saline County COVID-19 update for Monday.

●There have been 41 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.

●231 variants have been identified in the 357 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.

More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvoRJdnbg-azW59gF3H7YQm3W1AU49kuBiRsIX-HX5nECCzyTwp1Luv2sOX9Sb8Ah3AUoZgFqJ7hySWP0F6baspZRGrzTi7RYFUdEkQEPZb9O&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvr9ELkYob6KF7lgtmBXqtWxHVuuH1pKwJ4R8HDDsC15f1pm1ioy2qnHbD85jw0ZJUTSz9YBiElNnY6nJS-X2E3ximZqN0VoHO-CtALaxCcEc8msTNlJY1Jhi-6mdK2xDHIjs6EmSHBwR&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvr-qdinv_sDTRIHh6xmH7O7oinK_6vW2U0Jmen58PghVoicqfQ9nyljYQILP2Z8x4labPNr70nM2_ZOf6Trd8y7P1xx2F0hHcDqmFnPbbw2UuMS1b4QsQhYfCj__YsiDb7ELRRxD4ZsD&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvvxup6_ZQmYYfIXfSHli9L9g4VEgUYOdF4YC6G2kK1CzENQCOnDTTeGAD-JyjDMJFyD_DhL5M-ZBTcjgLj265gfb4_RKcWcn7uYjQ-Chp58GfbNlGNcd8jI=&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated.You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvjQXhMFzlbhir6LT3UrZKTn5FtuXlIf7lEStV_CFs8wyz95G-46D6_FP8YAyoO2MeqvLgl-dxtJC_Ht-e6V_b0QLpoJna-RLRA==&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and those with whom you do not live.

●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvjQXhMFzlbhiqnIhsczlApkarjQR4XhSiEQ0szKoGlRDslngThQ0rs6LWDwBojtjG-4IsRU8Js1Zo4NzXIL8m7d9V-L4TlB3lg-7hbvZDqWlDJz0DP9hjChbSRX8Rl4Z6YWuaG4Qpz3MRnFQ9x54beldyQIIHZxQG7eH4CmVnCyM&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>

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 </figure>Following is the Saline County COVID-19 update for Monday.●There have been 41 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 19 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.●231 variants have been identified in the 357 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvoRJdnbg-azW59gF3H7YQm3W1AU49kuBiRsIX-HX5nECCzyTwp1Luv2sOX9Sb8Ah3AUoZgFqJ7hySWP0F6baspZRGrzTi7RYFUdEkQEPZb9O&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvr9ELkYob6KF7lgtmBXqtWxHVuuH1pKwJ4R8HDDsC15f1pm1ioy2qnHbD85jw0ZJUTSz9YBiElNnY6nJS-X2E3ximZqN0VoHO-CtALaxCcEc8msTNlJY1Jhi-6mdK2xDHIjs6EmSHBwR&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvr-qdinv_sDTRIHh6xmH7O7oinK_6vW2U0Jmen58PghVoicqfQ9nyljYQILP2Z8x4labPNr70nM2_ZOf6Trd8y7P1xx2F0hHcDqmFnPbbw2UuMS1b4QsQhYfCj__YsiDb7ELRRxD4ZsD&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.<a href="https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/testing">Click here for local COVID-19 testing options</a>The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvvxup6_ZQmYYfIXfSHli9L9g4VEgUYOdF4YC6G2kK1CzENQCOnDTTeGAD-JyjDMJFyD_DhL5M-ZBTcjgLj265gfb4_RKcWcn7uYjQ-Chp58GfbNlGNcd8jI=&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Get vaccinated.You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvjQXhMFzlbhir6LT3UrZKTn5FtuXlIf7lEStV_CFs8wyz95G-46D6_FP8YAyoO2MeqvLgl-dxtJC_Ht-e6V_b0QLpoJna-RLRA==&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when in-doors in crowded spaces.●Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and those with whom you do not live.●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001LA6o9pAc7aq2cqF9nOQvYl8olKlNDqmAHAOURR1IhlsaFcVke7vhvjQXhMFzlbhiqnIhsczlApkarjQR4XhSiEQ0szKoGlRDslngThQ0rs6LWDwBojtjG-4IsRU8Js1Zo4NzXIL8m7d9V-L4TlB3lg-7hbvZDqWlDJz0DP9hjChbSRX8Rl4Z6YWuaG4Qpz3MRnFQ9x54beldyQIIHZxQG7eH4CmVnCyM&amp;c=X2XaHkqQfDqUSNY0PqWDVOxEohyr5p1MLlv1zgoxGtVK1NmeB67WCQ==&amp;ch=ODLg6ooB9nozpFlFLDELS_Am2CdhiH1blEfpRqFtosap6yKgehjjMQ==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saline County: 41 new COVID-19 cases; 6,914 of 7,789 recovered

●Three people have lost their lives to COVID-19 since our last update on Wednesday.

●Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 20 patients currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

●There are 63 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Wednesday.

●KDHE has identified 231 variants in the 357 samples sent from Saline County for sequencing.

●The staff at the Saline County Health Department is currently monitoring 715 cases of COVID-19.

<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/coronavirus-self-checker.html#">Access the Coronavirus Self-Checker here</a>

<figure>
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 </figure>Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Friday.●Three people have lost their lives to COVID-19 since our last update on Wednesday.●Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 20 patients currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.●There are 63 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Wednesday.●KDHE has identified 231 variants in the 357 samples sent from Saline County for sequencing.●The staff at the Saline County Health Department is currently monitoring 715 cases of COVID-19.More in-depth data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcH2EXa1LCGoKs1tp_FLb0cmwYnRa_OQxKbKPIIDNcsPoRgBjz_e9C1lxMsRzH1v-NyfKodNyT8OlHuWS3uySIXisvkZHXnTOBEj_17jLbhq_&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcLp9M2VHxiYy9LL53BFZeRdUHuNumVJJ98g601GHy20fUk_vWpPWR6GLIbXuRH4bBs-IXQ_NyH4yNERjzYMBWOPpQMYp99qzgWEZGu9mlabXqZ1ZUYfW58AGS6jsoQ8uXJP3ImCxvsSo&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f_M444ezNhbtvfVRB53gHctWKlsBn7wbz4lwfcLO9r-MnSPgUgsVcDuj0KwWiPVorinaQV0KnQCFzu5i7IhiWyu7XdiwQ8Lu2FSpOyBqMo0Beo0aa_bQRNyAZffpgosKRuVe6duMqitwPKIZhuVG2JigpVYPe-0Fo6IIjeJ7IMVqlTL2ko1Q1Fc3zUwcyMXL&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

The CDC recently released the Coronavirus Self-Checker. It is an interactive clinical assessment tool that will assist individuals ages 13 and older, and parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 12 on deciding when to seek testing or medical care if they suspect they or someone they know has contracted COVID-19 or has come into close contact with someone who has COVID-19. The online, mobile-friendly tool asks a series of questions, and based on the user’s responses, provides recommended actions and resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/coronavirus-self-checker.html#">Access the Coronavirus Self-Checker here</a>

Saline County: 3 additional deaths, 63 new cases

Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Wednesday.

●One additional person has lost their battle with COVID-19 since our last update on Monday.

●There have been 45 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.

●228 variants have been identified in the 352 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.

More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTR9LSamjjvNXxpy1KzTfgHfUTtFTxVr-6myiDgJjIBgUveLktM_MhuXpgq1YF76UFO6hBr1qzXcno_1pvjiXMOv6_9PcUei74QyxjU-bakIPJ&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTRznyZd0j0tdZrXmIBmIgOko0ouoXrOPOKgOmhn2WlYIy9BS6c6hFeg8iawT1uA0S_aeGJV3cmIY6iYRFMiGI9mCsS_zegA0kc7u76bcO83EUFO6NXHxNBASMXFQWw-R6EzTLAu921EmH&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTR_GYhCXBrjvZMsmyPPuhlPCQMT9UzUvMIugGpPqeVt8B7bu-t1CgExvvojWt3-LHqVPB44mKK3GtF5vep7sQrQSh4iUaBP0_t48OZmTv2EiC0kp9nRIiQ1MtKoDHWoddJ-omhO7-LjbA&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

●An additional 293 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .6 percent.

●A total of 25,139 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 46.4 percent of the total population.

●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID.You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTR0W8-6T3zByWwLolVWzvS9hXwdQabbsvkoTRjHnpsVM3tclLYz8Ppxg0OTlDzuk7V3i_ZgZb1b_ksPmfo525agT9HHqjTopJm_cNF_FwlU_dS4n9lMvoflA=&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTR3LewaYvZPA7DOtxlU5NiNNeDeDSkfagVirpMeKPq-qMImkDgQIH-UZZqSzoip-t-hmuE_fK9HiXsRcdWmJuSO4xQC-3Er--CQ==&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and those with whom you do not live.

●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTR3LewaYvZPA7HYHZAUhB7GgZSPhD6q8IPSyGqs6_6PaRUGJMAL3EK9VyHrmqWgY_d1vJDqHQjeedWgRUI0IKVZXhdW0G1OujnrMlgFCGskFFcdGMbdSKEog2I9W0R5fhHjZqJwioItWQJ4ttTpqB_TjZspz5urxeGMNaC2WgmhlV&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>

●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Wednesday.●One additional person has lost their battle with COVID-19 since our last update on Monday.●There have been 45 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 17 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.●228 variants have been identified in the 352 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTR9LSamjjvNXxpy1KzTfgHfUTtFTxVr-6myiDgJjIBgUveLktM_MhuXpgq1YF76UFO6hBr1qzXcno_1pvjiXMOv6_9PcUei74QyxjU-bakIPJ&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTRznyZd0j0tdZrXmIBmIgOko0ouoXrOPOKgOmhn2WlYIy9BS6c6hFeg8iawT1uA0S_aeGJV3cmIY6iYRFMiGI9mCsS_zegA0kc7u76bcO83EUFO6NXHxNBASMXFQWw-R6EzTLAu921EmH&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTR_GYhCXBrjvZMsmyPPuhlPCQMT9UzUvMIugGpPqeVt8B7bu-t1CgExvvojWt3-LHqVPB44mKK3GtF5vep7sQrQSh4iUaBP0_t48OZmTv2EiC0kp9nRIiQ1MtKoDHWoddJ-omhO7-LjbA&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

<a href="https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/testing">Click here for local COVID-19 testing options</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631741819434.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County ●An additional 293 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .6 percent.●A total of 25,139 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 46.4 percent of the total population.<a href="https://www.vaccines.gov/">Click here for vaccination locations</a>The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID.You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTR0W8-6T3zByWwLolVWzvS9hXwdQabbsvkoTRjHnpsVM3tclLYz8Ppxg0OTlDzuk7V3i_ZgZb1b_ksPmfo525agT9HHqjTopJm_cNF_FwlU_dS4n9lMvoflA=&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTR3LewaYvZPA7DOtxlU5NiNNeDeDSkfagVirpMeKPq-qMImkDgQIH-UZZqSzoip-t-hmuE_fK9HiXsRcdWmJuSO4xQC-3Er--CQ==&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when in-doors in crowded spaces.●Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and those with whom you do not live.●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i0Uz9Lsa_IimrXqcrhlM0vpeFDzU2q8UTAT82VnvHqFbpGKS9UQTR3LewaYvZPA7HYHZAUhB7GgZSPhD6q8IPSyGqs6_6PaRUGJMAL3EK9VyHrmqWgY_d1vJDqHQjeedWgRUI0IKVZXhdW0G1OujnrMlgFCGskFFcdGMbdSKEog2I9W0R5fhHjZqJwioItWQJ4ttTpqB_TjZspz5urxeGMNaC2WgmhlV&amp;c=HR2iOGcOjw4C-NXa2gsRp7HuV5B_EMoLlzkGgiIUDFeEYE3yIWzSsw==&amp;ch=LbFh9vhPNINPTxPSrCZIiltwqk2eo8KzKM-VcUoqMju74otcQxd2PA==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saline County: One additional death, 45 new COVID-19 cases

As COVID-19 continues to rage through Saline County and the nation, Salina Family Healthcare Center has announced the dates of three free testing kit pick-up events in the next two weeks.

COVID-19 spit tests will be available to all on the following pick-up days.

●Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the former JC Penney’s store at the Central Mall, 2259 S. Ninth Street

●Sept. 23 from 4-6 p.m. in the northwest corner of the parking lot at Ace Hardware, 321 S. Broadway Boulevard

●Sept. 25 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair at the corner of W. Iron Avenue and Seventh Street

These tests are available for individuals and families: symptomatic, asymptomatic, or those who may have had a recent COVID-19 exposure. Each location will have a limited supply of test kits.

These PCR tests are designed to be taken at home. Nurses will be available on site for those who would prefer help collecting the saliva sample. Testing kits come with instructions, packaging, and a prepaid FedEx label. Once the sample is FedEx-ed to the lab, the results will be sent to the patients’ phones within 24-48 hours.

If you have questions, contact the Salina Family Healthcare Center Outreach Team at 785-825-7251 ext. 526. 

To see all testing sites and offerings in Saline County visit <a href="http://vaccinatesalinecountyks.com">vaccinatesalinecountyks.com</a>. The site is updated as new testing information/changes becomes available.

<figure>
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 </figure>As COVID-19 continues to rage through Saline County and the nation, Salina Family Healthcare Center has announced the dates of three free testing kit pick-up events in the next two weeks.COVID-19 spit tests will be available to all on the following pick-up days.●Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the former JC Penney’s store at the Central Mall, 2259 S. Ninth Street●Sept. 23 from 4-6 p.m. in the northwest corner of the parking lot at Ace Hardware, 321 S. Broadway Boulevard●Sept. 25 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair at the corner of W. Iron Avenue and Seventh StreetThese tests are available for individuals and families: symptomatic, asymptomatic, or those who may have had a recent COVID-19 exposure. Each location will have a limited supply of test kits.These PCR tests are designed to be taken at home. Nurses will be available on site for those who would prefer help collecting the saliva sample. Testing kits come with instructions, packaging, and a prepaid FedEx label. Once the sample is FedEx-ed to the lab, the results will be sent to the patients’ phones within 24-48 hours.If you have questions, contact the Salina Family Healthcare Center Outreach Team at 785-825-7251 ext. 526. To see all testing sites and offerings in Saline County visit <a href="http://vaccinatesalinecountyks.com">vaccinatesalinecountyks.com</a>. The site is updated as new testing information/changes becomes available.

Salina Family Healthcare Center: COVID testing opportunities

Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Monday.&nbsp;

●14 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

●67 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday.

●210 variants were identified in the 342 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.

More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3hYypswujD9YRWvvojOOCQHZXe-Ug4FdFXc45XP25dYecHPSEOwvU2dbHGXT0X8X_5gBC4PbEs19S24HybKE_3-tbtjkQmnHh0CpgBkamcq7&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3mzL860mt3lUCGZSwuQtQWrg3ZsLs-kOJfN-5RlEdgaywJP42eF0_CkDIHCG6vSPH0wdMgnkdmt-R9V9HsyiBSBbli3cnN87G2AHwDxUt8y2j7P61sNmJxnsvKN0dllE3jJHSbcOXDDA&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3jv3qS6aqMTu4Nd_GJDoldUWh4OiQBntyzo2Z25p1XvWx7xzqQsYdM9azYU7_UyoFbFn3AVRQoCHr2nbnjgMIN5rBSTzVY17idhyOfcc2dSg8VIKF3-z8rSKWoA6fKYr4eU9FG0B89gK&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.•Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID.You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3m_-LO61WnL6zHaP3p_HgIupIM23d5t_mKCjBBOhYxNCmBQfrt6eLrIedYGfPjgw91_fzSOiET5g-xaUIWJHsMIfcgyEAUVNSw==&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">gogettested.com</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated.You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3ohwouYL9KSa_eoSiHjz31OTB6dZ95a0G9K7-1s5H59kcEonglHOKKr18KOpmDPTbZFcpfRum-M0avNjANOAJNEMOV5oBxmvCQ==&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3ohwouYL9KSaZywg2YAM0vU7luSL2U9cWGJL7ly_tQd-gobDm7MSFC7YopDKriHxV8o9Ro7D614GoMMNreMJKQ4f-VsZtFoHddWitO5kdXsRxT5jcKGXIwcy4qfmpRQuma-_VJfwTfLb2kOE00n5_aYLK45oGa6HgCWerMGtgICl&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3ohwouYL9KSaZywg2YAM0vU7luSL2U9cWGJL7ly_tQd-gobDm7MSFC7YopDKriHxV8o9Ro7D614GoMMNreMJKQ4f-VsZtFoHddWitO5kdXsRxT5jcKGXIwcy4qfmpRQuma-_VJfwTfLb2kOE00n5_aYLK45oGa6HgCWerMGtgICl&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank"></a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Following is the Saline County Health Department COVID-19 update for Monday.&nbsp;●14 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.●67 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday.●210 variants were identified in the 342 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3hYypswujD9YRWvvojOOCQHZXe-Ug4FdFXc45XP25dYecHPSEOwvU2dbHGXT0X8X_5gBC4PbEs19S24HybKE_3-tbtjkQmnHh0CpgBkamcq7&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3mzL860mt3lUCGZSwuQtQWrg3ZsLs-kOJfN-5RlEdgaywJP42eF0_CkDIHCG6vSPH0wdMgnkdmt-R9V9HsyiBSBbli3cnN87G2AHwDxUt8y2j7P61sNmJxnsvKN0dllE3jJHSbcOXDDA&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3jv3qS6aqMTu4Nd_GJDoldUWh4OiQBntyzo2Z25p1XvWx7xzqQsYdM9azYU7_UyoFbFn3AVRQoCHr2nbnjgMIN5rBSTzVY17idhyOfcc2dSg8VIKF3-z8rSKWoA6fKYr4eU9FG0B89gK&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.•Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID.You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3m_-LO61WnL6zHaP3p_HgIupIM23d5t_mKCjBBOhYxNCmBQfrt6eLrIedYGfPjgw91_fzSOiET5g-xaUIWJHsMIfcgyEAUVNSw==&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">gogettested.com</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Get vaccinated.You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3ohwouYL9KSa_eoSiHjz31OTB6dZ95a0G9K7-1s5H59kcEonglHOKKr18KOpmDPTbZFcpfRum-M0avNjANOAJNEMOV5oBxmvCQ==&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when in-doors in crowded spaces.●Maintain at least 6 feet of distancebetween yourself and those with whom you do not live.●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3ohwouYL9KSaZywg2YAM0vU7luSL2U9cWGJL7ly_tQd-gobDm7MSFC7YopDKriHxV8o9Ro7D614GoMMNreMJKQ4f-VsZtFoHddWitO5kdXsRxT5jcKGXIwcy4qfmpRQuma-_VJfwTfLb2kOE00n5_aYLK45oGa6HgCWerMGtgICl&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qsU90AhWbE3h1VouYsj6GYpWbTR-im1qqbTNIBNWWAXT_vX8pa1h3ohwouYL9KSaZywg2YAM0vU7luSL2U9cWGJL7ly_tQd-gobDm7MSFC7YopDKriHxV8o9Ro7D614GoMMNreMJKQ4f-VsZtFoHddWitO5kdXsRxT5jcKGXIwcy4qfmpRQuma-_VJfwTfLb2kOE00n5_aYLK45oGa6HgCWerMGtgICl&amp;c=3G8jd7gXIk-n7vsQ0U05z-37gHQT9lm23D5HP4OQmhzR-eklyJKZuA==&amp;ch=YjVXxaxs901b8H72NZLGTvFq-uJxkTHVYcwn8mw5TY6chQplX1NOdg==" target="_blank"></a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saline County: 67 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

Saline County: 1 additional death; 78 new COVID-19 cases

Following is the Saline County COVID-19 update from the Saline County Health Department for Wednesday

●Three people have died of COVID-19 since our last update on Friday.

●There have been 79 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.

●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 14 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

●198 variants were identified in the 322 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.

More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVLyTHoBflmxLIrJqOYRB3RahqFj0sxIybyI4omuyFGppz38Dodlx5zL9l9bx8P9d7RZmDPcfnUxJ4yg1WkIqwJq-hBYnbYF9-JA9poRQ-ndM&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVIJucf9B5R4xJmlZM2ZRlWqt3FOzedyufn1OgunbnxfILpTselkSEHgaLhmNkXxVtSMZRdCG7aZqR7dpT2di_I_RSRWGB-nGIQ9WUcbr6QHqLG454viijXGhroTFGf-O0fdAfDJuFceZ&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVAh-H6o8P5a3zGjFa9KlLZoZzrmUbvQcYlwtNUa42k4qW4i48X4vaU1I1l53s51ND0Pc86qglt5jVyBaaa8JCQEpbJzKohKKUeboAiUKyr6zN0cEcfvhVsHzEFOQgT6AjC6vrM55Vx0n&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

For local COVID testing information, <a href="https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/testing">click here</a>.

COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County

●An additional 273 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .5 percent.

●A total of 24,846 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 45.6 percent of the total population.

For a vaccination location finder, <a href="https://www.vaccines.gov/">click here</a>.

August COVID Update for Saline County

●14 people lost their battle with COVID-19 during the month of August.

 ●613 new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the Saline County Health Department.

●Of those new cases, 557 were unvaccinated while 56 were fully vaccinated.

●Salina Regional Health Center reports that during the month of August, it admitted 53 patients for COVID-19. Of those, 45 (85 percent) were unvaccinated.

*New case investigations are ongoing and total cases may not include those most recently reported.



●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.

●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID.You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVHolfqHCzyio5ZNhrEVZIBlYacmeY2EF-HBIZupuiL9l9lscRU7ksITRg1rZEZWW1eYHS1jhO8u0Clts38ckf2R1edXe3itc1C-z9UCLFHnFhlL0mDG081k=&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVFDRsfhQbVNnjwxDTTvJcIc_gvTkGzDAFJI9KE1fcKLKoUmc62IycKWUD19JpTWndi6Xbs-JPLy_sU2Hwp0rflIKq-h6WF533g==&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>or contact your local medical provider.

●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when in-doors in crowded spaces.

●Maintain at least 6 feet of distance&nbsp;between yourself and those with whom you do not live.

●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVFDRsfhQbVNnxeYa8gjrFQY31cK0k88wKsZqLOVxejLrTv69o8yOoeKIhm6-ghgqSnrwWBcs4GE2YdY4xmt734xdJMDS-GfMIr8nZ8gQzYVqIVndTUQnU7dgo5sVd4zU2Ts8E5-0r0a2lH4R-UKCkkMPtNtmtimviR-7FVuQ6Rhx&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>

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 </figure>Following is the Saline County COVID-19 update from the Saline County Health Department for Wednesday●Three people have died of COVID-19 since our last update on Friday. ●There have been 79 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 14 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.●198 variants were identified in the 322 samples sent from Saline County to KDHE for sequencing.More data and additional information can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVLyTHoBflmxLIrJqOYRB3RahqFj0sxIybyI4omuyFGppz38Dodlx5zL9l9bx8P9d7RZmDPcfnUxJ4yg1WkIqwJq-hBYnbYF9-JA9poRQ-ndM&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">Saline County Coronavirus webpage</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVIJucf9B5R4xJmlZM2ZRlWqt3FOzedyufn1OgunbnxfILpTselkSEHgaLhmNkXxVtSMZRdCG7aZqR7dpT2di_I_RSRWGB-nGIQ9WUcbr6QHqLG454viijXGhroTFGf-O0fdAfDJuFceZ&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">KDHE COVID-19 Information Site</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVAh-H6o8P5a3zGjFa9KlLZoZzrmUbvQcYlwtNUa42k4qW4i48X4vaU1I1l53s51ND0Pc86qglt5jVyBaaa8JCQEpbJzKohKKUeboAiUKyr6zN0cEcfvhVsHzEFOQgT6AjC6vrM55Vx0n&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">CDC COVID-19 Tracker</a>.

For local COVID testing information, <a href="https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/testing">click here</a>.COVID Vaccination Update for Saline County●An additional 273 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 this week, an increase of .5 percent.●A total of 24,846 residents of Saline County have been vaccinated, accounting for 45.6 percent of the total population.For a vaccination location finder, <a href="https://www.vaccines.gov/">click here</a>.August COVID Update for Saline County●14 people lost their battle with COVID-19 during the month of August. ●613 new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the Saline County Health Department.●Of those new cases, 557 were unvaccinated while 56 were fully vaccinated.●Salina Regional Health Center reports that during the month of August, it admitted 53 patients for COVID-19. Of those, 45 (85 percent) were unvaccinated.*New case investigations are ongoing and total cases may not include those most recently reported.

The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:●Stay home&nbsp;if you are sick.●Get tested&nbsp;if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID.You can find testing centers at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVHolfqHCzyio5ZNhrEVZIBlYacmeY2EF-HBIZupuiL9l9lscRU7ksITRg1rZEZWW1eYHS1jhO8u0Clts38ckf2R1edXe3itc1C-z9UCLFHnFhlL0mDG081k=&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing</a>&nbsp;or contact your local medical provider.●Get vaccinated. You can find a vaccine at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVFDRsfhQbVNnjwxDTTvJcIc_gvTkGzDAFJI9KE1fcKLKoUmc62IycKWUD19JpTWndi6Xbs-JPLy_sU2Hwp0rflIKq-h6WF533g==&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">vaccines.gov</a>or contact your local medical provider.●Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when in-doors in crowded spaces.●Maintain at least 6 feet of distance&nbsp;between yourself and those with whom you do not live.●Do not travel to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013EAAFK1EJ-_la2Xt2IfEIn__L-ihwQ3joqfk7cmz0R9y71mWjdxTVFDRsfhQbVNnxeYa8gjrFQY31cK0k88wKsZqLOVxejLrTv69o8yOoeKIhm6-ghgqSnrwWBcs4GE2YdY4xmt734xdJMDS-GfMIr8nZ8gQzYVqIVndTUQnU7dgo5sVd4zU2Ts8E5-0r0a2lH4R-UKCkkMPtNtmtimviR-7FVuQ6Rhx&amp;c=GblL4lK-s7SG_me-FY8wx66Jr9xqdQdJSclPhDNsu176LKFbWrBXKQ==&amp;ch=kgf8X57mDCzOr4-5fPOxv4gUl8grYoueNKPCr_znQauZOdL1bUVYVw==" target="_blank">“hot spots."</a>●If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saline County: 3 additional deaths, 79 new COVID-19 cases

UPDATE 4:45 p.m. Tuesday: The Stiefel Theatre has updated its COVID policies. Following is the information provided to Salina Post this afternoon.

In response to the artist's mandatory requirements that are playing the Stiefel, and a dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases, the Stiefel Theatre in Salina will begin requiring&nbsp;a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of show date and/or&nbsp;requiring proof of full vaccination&nbsp;for entry into all shows.&nbsp;

This policy will be in effect on&nbsp;Oct. 1, 2021.&nbsp;Ticketholders will be notified of these requirements via email.&nbsp;

The Stiefel Theatre hopes to offer rapid tests for sale (at their cost) from the Stiefel box office located at 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue. Tests will have to be taken on-site and a Stiefel staff person will provide confirmation of the results and provide a negative test verification for entry into the show (within 72 hours of the date.)&nbsp;&nbsp;

For other locations in Salina that tests are available go to:&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/" target="_blank">https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/</a>

Children under 18 will only be required to wear masks.

Stiefel box office hours are Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.

UPDATE 4:45 p.m. Tuesday: The Stiefel Theatre has updated its COVID policies. Following is the information provided to Salina Post this afternoon.In response to the artist's mandatory requirements that are playing the Stiefel, and a dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases, the Stiefel Theatre in Salina will begin requiring&nbsp;a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of show date and/or&nbsp;requiring proof of full vaccination&nbsp;for entry into all shows.&nbsp;This policy will be in effect on&nbsp;Oct. 1, 2021.&nbsp;Ticketholders will be notified of these requirements via email.&nbsp; The Stiefel Theatre hopes to offer rapid tests for sale (at their cost) from the Stiefel box office located at 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue. Tests will have to be taken on-site and a Stiefel staff person will provide confirmation of the results and provide a negative test verification for entry into the show (within 72 hours of the date.)&nbsp;&nbsp;For other locations in Salina that tests are available go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/" target="_blank">https://www.vaccinatesalinecountyks.com/</a>Children under 18 will only be required to wear masks.Stiefel box office hours are Monday-Friday, noon-5 p.m.

UPDATE: Stiefel Theatre updates its COVID policy

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Saline County: 1 death, 43 new COVID-19 cases since Wednesday

BELLEVILLE - Republic County Jr/Sr High School will be closed the rest of the week due to COVID-19.

In a post late this afternoon on its Facebook page, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RC.Buffs">Republic County Schools</a> wrote:

Due to the number of cases of COVID-19 currently in the Jr/Sr High, there will be no school for the Jr/Sr High (grades 6-12) Thursday or Friday. Classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, September 7.

There will be no sports practices or activities the rest of this week and no games on Thursday, Friday or Monday evenings.

East Elementary will still be in school on Thursday and Friday as normal.

BELLEVILLE - Republic County Jr/Sr High School will be closed the rest of the week due to COVID-19.In a post late this afternoon on its Facebook page, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RC.Buffs">Republic County Schools</a> wrote:Due to the number of cases of COVID-19 currently in the Jr/Sr High, there will be no school for the Jr/Sr High (grades 6-12) Thursday or Friday. Classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, September 7. There will be no sports practices or activities the rest of this week and no games on Thursday, Friday or Monday evenings. East Elementary will still be in school on Thursday and Friday as normal.Additional information will be posted as soon as it is available.Thank you for the continued support and patience as we work to keep our community safe and students learning in person and participating as much as possible.

Coronavirus Update