Here's Tuesday's Vax Facts from the Saline County Health Department:

If you believe you are an eligible member of a Phase 2 population and have not yet registered please do so immediately.

If you have already registered, please do not register again.

We have received an additional allotment of 400 vaccines from KDHE earmarked for K-12 and childcare workers. This should allow us to complete vaccination of these populations by the end of this week.

KDHE has notified us that Salina can expect to receive 500 doses of the new Johnson and Johnson vaccine sometime this week. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is a single shot, whereas Moderna and Pfizer both require two doses. With that in the mind, planning is in progress to determine the best use of the new vaccine to break the chain of transmission and help protect our entire community.

The community health partners will begin vaccination scheduling for all Phase 2 populations next week.

More than 7,000 people who live and work in Saline County have received either their first or both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Anyone living or working in&nbsp;licensed congregate settings&nbsp;and other special care or congregate environments.

Licensed congregate settings are facilities licensed by the state&nbsp;or local government, that provide housing or care arrangements and where social distancing is not possible, they provide a form of social service or healthcare (or healthcare-associated) service.

Settings included in this phase are monitored by the state or the local government, or house vulnerable populations under care, e.g. in-home care and retirement facilities.

●Proximity, i.e., residents and staff are less than 6ft away from one another;

●Type of contact, i.e., exposure to droplets, shared surfaces, common items;

●Duration, i.e., average interactions last more than 10 min;

●Potentially high number of contacts and, sometimes,&nbsp;difficulties to implement protective measures.

●Homeless shelters and other homeless housing settings and dwelling places;

●Congregate childcare institutions, adult and child protective services;

●Emergency shelters or safe houses for victims of domestic violence;

●Corrections facilities, including jails and juvenile justice facilities;

●Behavioral Health institutions (including mental health institutions) and residential treatment centers;

●Adult care homes, residents and staff in home plus facilities not covered in phase 1;

●Home care givers (paid or unpaid), personal care aides.

High-contact critical workers ​Workers providing critical services who are at a higher risk of being infected, because their jobs require consistent and close contact with a large number of individuals.

Critical workers are those necessary to maintain systems, assets and activities that are vital to the state (or national) security, the economy, or public health, as defined by the&nbsp;Department of Homeland Security.

Risk is associated with the likelihood of infecting oneself or spreading COVID. Factors that increase risk include proximity, type of contact, duration of contacts and challenges to implement protective measures.

Settings that provide a critical service and have recorded high transmission rates or become clusters in the past are usually high risk.

●Firefighters, police officers, first responders, correction officers;. Grocery store workers and food services

●K-12 and childcare workers, including teachers, custodians, drivers and other staff

●Food processing, including meat processing plants

●Large-scale aviation manufacturing plants

●Workers in the following industries, if they regularly need to be in high-risk settings to perform their duties: -Retail, warehouses and sales outlets -Agriculture -Supply of critical services or materials for the COVID response (e.g. PPE) -The U.S. Postal Service -Department of Motor Vehicles.

Senior citizens remain the priority Phase 2 population and continue to be allotted the majority of the unrestricted vaccine doses as we work to distribute vaccines throughout our community.

Vaccine supply remains the primary barrier to vaccinating our community.

Unfortunately due to the state allocation process local staff members are unable to tell you when you can expect a vaccine at the time of your registration. Please be patient and someone will call you as soon as we have vaccine available for you.

You can track KDHE's weekly vaccination allocation to each county on the&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001acFZ2uN9Lw6GratcAfEI7ToLbWHpAfVvwFYF-LXsh1H-3TwrcxcYPFefBTBUr_ijgfZQb2Thxp8c8lqZ7rOfTGDMbssQr9AacdlJiLPc6OMFu02Pna6ewNGvbQsjKSg1N70KewBcx-7dUhZfQucu9_KXOzHOKATAHYvqlJ_leMI=&amp;c=SuUbI3gtItXiG-LO2etkQHxyXWoFy_YRUYWSZ1w6Q9YZBXVyKNVa2g==&amp;ch=p9gbNjFmtOBshfDpyMMdA7MkEO2crU9mPFJQoYwGV3frXigApWEjBw==" target="_blank">KansasVaccine.gov data page.</a>

Those without access to the internet can register via phone or by visiting the Salina Senior Services Center.

Please remember to be cordial with the medical personnel who are working tirelessly to serve the Saline County Community.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Here's Tuesday's Vax Facts from the Saline County Health Department:If you believe you are an eligible member of a Phase 2 population and have not yet registered please do so immediately.If you have already registered, please do not register again.We have received an additional allotment of 400 vaccines from KDHE earmarked for K-12 and childcare workers. This should allow us to complete vaccination of these populations by the end of this week.KDHE has notified us that Salina can expect to receive 500 doses of the new Johnson and Johnson vaccine sometime this week. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is a single shot, whereas Moderna and Pfizer both require two doses. With that in the mind, planning is in progress to determine the best use of the new vaccine to break the chain of transmission and help protect our entire community.The community health partners will begin vaccination scheduling for all Phase 2 populations next week.More than 7,000 people who live and work in Saline County have received either their first or both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.Phase 2 populationsAnyone living or working in&nbsp;licensed congregate settings&nbsp;and other special care or congregate environments.Licensed congregate settings are facilities licensed by the state&nbsp;or local government, that provide housing or care arrangements and where social distancing is not possible, they provide a form of social service or healthcare (or healthcare-associated) service.Settings included in this phase are monitored by the state or the local government, or house vulnerable populations under care, e.g. in-home care and retirement facilities.Risk is increased because of:●Proximity, i.e., residents and staff are less than 6ft away from one another;●Type of contact, i.e., exposure to droplets, shared surfaces, common items;●Duration, i.e., average interactions last more than 10 min;●Potentially high number of contacts and, sometimes,&nbsp;difficulties to implement protective measures.Examples include: ●Homeless shelters and other homeless housing settings and dwelling places;●Congregate childcare institutions, adult and child protective services; ●Emergency shelters or safe houses for victims of domestic violence; ●Corrections facilities, including jails and juvenile justice facilities; ●Behavioral Health institutions (including mental health institutions) and residential treatment centers;●Adult care homes, residents and staff in home plus facilities not covered in phase 1;●Senior living homes;●Home care givers (paid or unpaid), personal care aides.High-contact critical workers ​Workers providing critical services who are at a higher risk of being infected, because their jobs require consistent and close contact with a large number of individuals. Critical workers are those necessary to maintain systems, assets and activities that are vital to the state (or national) security, the economy, or public health, as defined by the&nbsp;Department of Homeland Security.Risk is associated with the likelihood of infecting oneself or spreading COVID. Factors that increase risk include proximity, type of contact, duration of contacts and challenges to implement protective measures. Settings that provide a critical service and have recorded high transmission rates or become clusters in the past are usually high risk.Examples include:●Firefighters, police officers, first responders, correction officers;. Grocery store workers and food services●K-12 and childcare workers, including teachers, custodians, drivers and other staff●Food processing, including meat processing plants●Large-scale aviation manufacturing plants●Transportation workers●Workers in the following industries, if they regularly need to be in high-risk settings to perform their duties: -Retail, warehouses and sales outlets -Agriculture -Supply of critical services or materials for the COVID response (e.g. PPE) -The U.S. Postal Service -Department of Motor Vehicles.Senior citizens remain the priority Phase 2 population and continue to be allotted the majority of the unrestricted vaccine doses as we work to distribute vaccines throughout our community.Vaccine supply remains the primary barrier to vaccinating our community. Unfortunately due to the state allocation process local staff members are unable to tell you when you can expect a vaccine at the time of your registration. Please be patient and someone will call you as soon as we have vaccine available for you. You can track KDHE's weekly vaccination allocation to each county on the&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001acFZ2uN9Lw6GratcAfEI7ToLbWHpAfVvwFYF-LXsh1H-3TwrcxcYPFefBTBUr_ijgfZQb2Thxp8c8lqZ7rOfTGDMbssQr9AacdlJiLPc6OMFu02Pna6ewNGvbQsjKSg1N70KewBcx-7dUhZfQucu9_KXOzHOKATAHYvqlJ_leMI=&amp;c=SuUbI3gtItXiG-LO2etkQHxyXWoFy_YRUYWSZ1w6Q9YZBXVyKNVa2g==&amp;ch=p9gbNjFmtOBshfDpyMMdA7MkEO2crU9mPFJQoYwGV3frXigApWEjBw==" target="_blank">KansasVaccine.gov data page.</a>Those without access to the internet can register via phone or by visiting the Salina Senior Services Center. Please remember to be cordial with the medical personnel who are working tirelessly to serve the Saline County Community.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Saline County Vax Facts for Tuesday

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

Saline County's mask mandate will remain in place for at least another two weeks. That's the word from today's Saline County Commission meeting.

During the meeting, Jason Tiller, Saline Counth Health Department Director, told the commissioners that the county's COVID-19 data is trending in the right direction.

"If you'll remember at one point a couple of months ago, we were averaging 128 cases in a couple of days maybe if not more, and we have slowed down considerably to where we've only had 128 new ones in the last two weeks," Tiller said.

A slide shown during Tiller's presentation showed that the number of COVID-19 cases per month was the highest in December at 1925. January declined to 1,083, and February ended with 405.

Tiller said that although the new cases number is declining, the health department is still seeing new cases in the county daily.

Additionally, the number of deaths per month attributed to COVID-19 also peaked in December at 47, Tiller indicated. Twenty-four people died from COVID-19 in January and five in February.

Tiller said that by the end of the week more than 8,500 people who live and work in Saline County should be vaccinated. 

"Also by the end of the week, we should have about half of the over 65 that are registered and probably most, if not all of the first responders, K through 12, and city and county vaccinated, which will allow us to start vaccinating the rest of those who are Phase Two eligible next week," he said.

Tiller reported that Saline County should soon be receiving a shipment of the recently approved, one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

"We were notified late yesterday that we'll be receiving 500 doses of that this week," he said.

Tiller told commissioners that his recommendation is to continue the county's mask mandate for now.

"It would be in a much better position if we get to a spot where we start having chunks of time without daily cases, and I think that's still going to be a little while," Tiller said.

Additionally, Tiller told commissioners about a YouTube video that was made to give those who have not yet been vaccinated an idea of what the vaccination location is like in the old JC Penney store at the south end of the Central Mall. Video was shot with a Salina Police Department drone and put together by Salina Media Connection. Guiding the tour is Hayley Samford, marketing and community outreach coordinator for Salina Family Healthcare Center. 

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostSaline County's mask mandate will remain in place for at least another two weeks. That's the word from today's Saline County Commission meeting.During the meeting, Jason Tiller, Saline Counth Health Department Director, told the commissioners that the county's COVID-19 data is trending in the right direction."If you'll remember at one point a couple of months ago, we were averaging 128 cases in a couple of days maybe if not more, and we have slowed down considerably to where we've only had 128 new ones in the last two weeks," Tiller said.A slide shown during Tiller's presentation showed that the number of COVID-19 cases per month was the highest in December at 1925. January declined to 1,083, and February ended with 405.<figure>
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 </figure>Tiller said that although the new cases number is declining, the health department is still seeing new cases in the county daily.Additionally, the number of deaths per month attributed to COVID-19 also peaked in December at 47, Tiller indicated. Twenty-four people died from COVID-19 in January and five in February.Tiller said that by the end of the week more than 8,500 people who live and work in Saline County should be vaccinated. "Also by the end of the week, we should have about half of the over 65 that are registered and probably most, if not all of the first responders, K through 12, and city and county vaccinated, which will allow us to start vaccinating the rest of those who are Phase Two eligible next week," he said.Tiller reported that Saline County should soon be receiving a shipment of the recently approved, one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine."We were notified late yesterday that we'll be receiving 500 doses of that this week," he said.Tiller told commissioners that his recommendation is to continue the county's mask mandate for now."It would be in a much better position if we get to a spot where we start having chunks of time without daily cases, and I think that's still going to be a little while," Tiller said.Additionally, Tiller told commissioners about a YouTube video that was made to give those who have not yet been vaccinated an idea of what the vaccination location is like in the old JC Penney store at the south end of the Central Mall. Video was shot with a Salina Police Department drone and put together by Salina Media Connection. Guiding the tour is Hayley Samford, marketing and community outreach coordinator for Salina Family Healthcare Center. Watch it here:<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0w2SFXc5p1g" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

🎥Numbers coming down but county mask mandate to remain

Saline County has reopened a section of Cloud Street that was closed in December.

The Saline County Road and Bridge Department announced this afternoon that Cloud Street between Reese Road and Link Road has been reopened.

That portion of Cloud Street was closed Dec. 28, 2020, for replacement of a crossroad drainage structure.

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 </figure>Saline County has reopened a section of Cloud Street that was closed in December.The Saline County Road and Bridge Department announced this afternoon that Cloud Street between Reese Road and Link Road has been reopened.That portion of Cloud Street was closed Dec. 28, 2020, for replacement of a crossroad drainage structure.

County reopens Cloud Street after drainage work

Enrollment is now open for Heartland Early Education's Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Early Head Start serves children from birth to age three, pregnant women, and their families, while Head Start is a preschool program for children ages three to five.

Heartland offers the following early education services.

●High quality morning, afternoon and all-day preschool

●High quality child care with developmental activities (Salina &amp; Abilene)

For more information, go to Heartland's webpage (<a href="http://305heartland.com">305heartland.com</a>) or call 785-309-5000 in Salina or 785-263-0210 in Abilene.

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 </figure>Enrollment is now open for Heartland Early Education's Head Start and Early Head Start programs.Early Head Start serves children from birth to age three, pregnant women, and their families, while Head Start is a preschool program for children ages three to five.Heartland offers the following early education services.●Developmental screenings●Playgroups●High quality morning, afternoon and all-day preschool●High quality child care with developmental activities (Salina &amp; Abilene)●Services available for teen parents●Transportation for those that qualify●Home Visits●Parenting Support●Connections to Community ResourcesFor more information, go to Heartland's webpage (<a href="http://305heartland.com">305heartland.com</a>) or call 785-309-5000 in Salina or 785-263-0210 in Abilene.

Enrollment open for Heartland Early Education programs

If you were wondering about that emergency alert on your cellphone this morning, so was the National Weather Service in Wichita. 

In a post on its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">Facebook page</a> late this morning, NWS-Wichita wrote:

Once again our apologies for the inconvenience regarding the test tornado drill. As part of the Kansas Severe Weather Preparedness Week, a test Tornado Warning was sent out at 10 am CST this morning. Typically, this warning is used to test NOAA Weather Radios, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and serves as an opportunity for local jurisdictions to test their outdoor warning sirens. However, this year the test Tornado Warning also activated the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system which sends alerts to many cellular devices. When this WEA alert was issued, there was no wording indicating this was a test Tornado Warning. We have started an investigation into why the WEA system was activated. We sincerely apologize for any confusion.

Early this afternoon, NWS-Wichita announced in a post on its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">Facebook page</a> that the issue had been identified and remedied:

After investigating the cause of the unintentional WEA alerts this morning. We have identified that new software implemented last week mistakenly allowed the test to go out as an actual warning. The software is fixed. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience and confusion.

By SALINA POSTIf you were wondering about that emergency alert on your cellphone this morning, so was the National Weather Service in Wichita. In a post on its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">Facebook page</a> late this morning, NWS-Wichita wrote:Once again our apologies for the inconvenience regarding the test tornado drill. As part of the Kansas Severe Weather Preparedness Week, a test Tornado Warning was sent out at 10 am CST this morning. Typically, this warning is used to test NOAA Weather Radios, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and serves as an opportunity for local jurisdictions to test their outdoor warning sirens. However, this year the test Tornado Warning also activated the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system which sends alerts to many cellular devices. When this WEA alert was issued, there was no wording indicating this was a test Tornado Warning. We have started an investigation into why the WEA system was activated. We sincerely apologize for any confusion.Early this afternoon, NWS-Wichita announced in a post on its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">Facebook page</a> that the issue had been identified and remedied:After investigating the cause of the unintentional WEA alerts this morning. We have identified that new software implemented last week mistakenly allowed the test to go out as an actual warning. The software is fixed. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience and confusion.

NWS in Wichita ID's, fixes issue that sent alerts to cell phones

Your new career is waiting for you at Robson Oil Company!&nbsp; 

Robson Oil has been serving Kansas since 1924, providing Kansas with high quality fuel and lubricants, both on the farm and commercial customers. 

They are currently hiring for a full-time office position with bookkeeping and accounting experience and someone who is detail oriented. 

Robson Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers Competitive Pay and benefits package. Please email your resume to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:office@robsonoil.com" target="_blank">office@robsonoil.com</a>.

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 </figure>Your new career is waiting for you at Robson Oil Company!&nbsp; Robson Oil has been serving Kansas since 1924, providing Kansas with high quality fuel and lubricants, both on the farm and commercial customers. They are currently hiring for a full-time office position with bookkeeping and accounting experience and someone who is detail oriented. Robson Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers Competitive Pay and benefits package. Please email your resume to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:office@robsonoil.com" target="_blank">office@robsonoil.com</a>.

UPDATE: Emergency personnel respond to fire at Country Hills Tuesday

The new and improved Salina Post native app for iOS and Android devices is now available FREE for your mobile device.

<a href="https://salinapost.com/download">Click here to download from the App Store or Google Play.</a>

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Salina Post app now available on App Store, Google Play

A tree and street light paid the price in a hit-and-run accident in downtown Salina earlier this week.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning that sometime Sunday or Monday, an unknown vehicle that was traveling southbound on North Seventh Street attempted to make a right-hand turn onto West Iron Street. The vehicle went across West Iron Street and up onto the south sidewalk in the 200 block of West Iron Street, striking a tree and a street light.

The tree was completely knocked over and the street light sustained scrapes. Both are owned by the City of Salina.

Evidence collected at the scene indicates the vehicle to possibly be a gray Hyundai or KIA, Forrester noted. 

A tree and street light paid the price in a hit-and-run accident in downtown Salina earlier this week.Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning that sometime Sunday or Monday, an unknown vehicle that was traveling southbound on North Seventh Street attempted to make a right-hand turn onto West Iron Street. The vehicle went across West Iron Street and up onto the south sidewalk in the 200 block of West Iron Street, striking a tree and a street light.The tree was completely knocked over and the street light sustained scrapes. Both are owned by the City of Salina.Evidence collected at the scene indicates the vehicle to possibly be a gray Hyundai or KIA, Forrester noted.

Hit-and-run takes out downtown tree, scrapes street light

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement.&nbsp;Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

NAME:&nbsp;Baker, Jennifer Ashley; 27; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Probation Violation Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Berens, Bradley Leon; 47; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Brown, Zenon Aries; 18; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED: Cigarette and tobacco products act; Sell/give/furnish to &lt; 18 YOA Poss of marijuana Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body&nbsp;

NAME:&nbsp;Dunn, Thomas William; 51 CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5yr Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

NAME:&nbsp;Etheridge, Julian Jesus; 18; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Poss of hallucinogenic drug Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

NAME:&nbsp;Hoskins, Robert Joseph; 57; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor

NAME:&nbsp;Miller, Robert Floyd; 34; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5 yr Traffic contraband in corr/care facility; Intro item on grounds Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body

NAME:&nbsp;Ordonez, Aaron; 25; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Crim damage to prop; w/o consent &lt;$1K Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME:&nbsp;Rebelez, Deeanna Sue; 45; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Theft of prop/services: Value less than $1,500&nbsp;

NAME:&nbsp;Schultz, Stanley Edward; 35; Junction City CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement.&nbsp;Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail.All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Baker, Jennifer Ashley; 27; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Probation Violation Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Berens, Bradley Leon; 47; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Failure to appear Probation Violation Probation Violation Probation Violation<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Brown, Zenon Aries; 18; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED: Cigarette and tobacco products act; Sell/give/furnish to &lt; 18 YOA Poss of marijuana Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Dunn, Thomas William; 51 CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5yr Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Etheridge, Julian Jesus; 18; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Poss of hallucinogenic drug Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Hoskins, Robert Joseph; 57; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Miller, Robert Floyd; 34; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions Poss of marijuana; 2 or more prior convictions Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant Theft of prop/serv;&lt;$1500 2 or more conv in 5 yr Traffic contraband in corr/care facility; Intro item on grounds Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body Use/poss drug paraphernalia/human body<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Ordonez, Aaron; 25; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Crim damage to prop; w/o consent &lt;$1K Domestic Battery: rude physical contact<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1614691014224.jpeg" alt="Rebelez, Deeanna Sue" />
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Rebelez, Deeanna Sue; 45; Salina CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp;Theft of prop/services: Value less than $1,500&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>NAME:&nbsp;Schultz, Stanley Edward; 35; Junction City CHARGES REQUESTED:&nbsp; Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner

Saline County Jail Booking Activity, March 2

MANKATO, Minn. -- The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (dean's lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Matt Cecil.

Among 3,861 students, a total of 1,130 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight "A" average, while 2,731 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List.

To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours for the semester.

Taylor Wilson, Lindsborg, was named to the High Honor List.

MANKATO, Minn. -- The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (dean's lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Matt Cecil.Among 3,861 students, a total of 1,130 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight "A" average, while 2,731 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List.To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours for the semester.Taylor Wilson, Lindsborg, was named to the High Honor List.

Lindsborg's Wilson earns academic honors at MSU, Mankato

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued red flag warnings for counties in our area.

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

NWS in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 7 p.m. today for the following counties in our area.

Extreme grassland fire danger is forecast, with winds from the south at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Additionally, relative humidity is forecast to be as low as 14 percent.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

NWS in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.

Southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph are forecast, with relative humidity expected to be as low as 14 percent.

Any fires that develop may be difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could start a fire.

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 </figure>The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued red flag warnings for counties in our area.A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.NWS in Wichita has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 7 p.m. today for the following counties in our area.Ellsworth CountyLincoln CountyExtreme grassland fire danger is forecast, with winds from the south at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Additionally, relative humidity is forecast to be as low as 14 percent.Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly and become very difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.<figure>
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 </figure>NWS in Hastings, Neb., has issued a red flag warning in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the following counties in our area.Jewell CountyMitchell CountySouthwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph are forecast, with relative humidity expected to be as low as 14 percent.Any fires that develop may be difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Use extreme caution if engaging in activities that could start a fire.

NWS issues red flag warnings for counties in our area

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Thursday, Friday and Saturday 1st Shift 5am - 5:30pm

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2nd Shift is 5pm - 5:30am

To apply for this position, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.russellstover.com/careers">www.russellstover.com/careers</a>

Russell Stover Chocolates factory is located right off I-70 at exit 272 on the west side of Abilene, Kansas and has been in business nationally since 1923.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer.

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 </figure>This position is full time with benefitsWork 36 hours get paid for 40Thursday, Friday and Saturday 1st Shift 5am - 5:30pmThursday, Friday and Saturday 2nd Shift is 5pm - 5:30amTo apply for this position, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.russellstover.com/careers">www.russellstover.com/careers</a>Russell Stover Chocolates factory is located right off I-70 at exit 272 on the west side of Abilene, Kansas and has been in business nationally since 1923.Russell Stover Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer.

🎥Free colorectal cancer screening kits available in March

Today is Tuesday, March 2, the 61st day of 2021. There are 304 days left in the year. 

On March 2, 1932, the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, which moved the date of the presidential inauguration from March 4 to January 20, was passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification. 

In 1867, Howard University, a historically Black school of higher learning in Washington, D.C., was founded. Congress passed, over President Andrew Johnson's veto, the first of four Reconstruction Acts.

In 1877, Republican Rutherford B. Hayes was declared the winner of the 1876 presidential election over Democrat Samuel J. Tilden, even though Tilden had won the popular vote. 

In 1917, Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship as President Woodrow Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act. 

In 1939, Roman Catholic Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli was elected pope on his 63rd birthday; he took the name Pius XII. The Massachusetts legislature voted to ratify the Bill of Rights, 147 years after the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution had gone into effect. (Georgia and Connecticut soon followed.) 

In 1943, the three-day Battle of the Bismarck Sea began in the southwest Pacific during World War II; U.S. and Australian warplanes were able to inflict heavy damage on an Imperial Japanese convoy.

In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a game against the New York Knicks, an NBA record that still stands. (Philadelphia won, 169-147.) 

In 1965, the movie version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "The Sound of Music," starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, had its world premiere in New York.

In 1977, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a strict code of ethics.

In 1985, the government approved a screening test for AIDS that detected antibodies to the virus, allowing possibly contaminated blood to be excluded from the blood supply. 

In 1989, representatives from the 12 European Community nations agreed to ban all production of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), the synthetic compounds blamed for destroying the Earth's ozone layer, by the end of the 20th century. 

In 1990, more than 6,000 drivers went on strike against Greyhound Lines Inc. (The company, later declaring an impasse in negotiations, fired the strikers.) 

In 1995, the Internet search engine website Yahoo! was incorporated by founders Jerry Yang and David Filo. 

Ten years ago: The Supreme Court ruled, 8-1, that a grieving father's pain over mocking protests at his Marine son's funeral had to yield to First Amendment protections for free speech in a decision favoring the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas. A man armed with a handgun attacked a bus carrying U.S. Air Force troops at Frankfurt airport, killing two airmen before being taken into custody. (Arid Uka, an Islamic extremist, was later sentenced to life in prison.)

Five years ago: The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved the toughest sanctions against North Korea in two decades, reflecting growing anger at Pyongyang's latest nuclear test and rocket launch in defiance of a ban on all nuclear-related activity. After nearly a year aboard the international space station, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russia's Mikhail Kornienko returned to earth aboard a Soyuz capsule.

One year ago: Health officials in Washington state, where a cluster of coronavirus cases had surfaced at a nursing home near Seattle, said four more people had died from the virus. The director-general of the World Health Organization said there was still time to stop the COVID-19 epidemic, saying "containment is feasible." Vice President Mike Pence said the coronavirus risk to Americans remained low, but that "we're ready for anything." The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared nearly 1,300 points as stocks roared back from a seven-day rout on hopes of action from central banks. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar ended her Democratic presidential campaign and endorsed Joe Biden. Longtime MSNBC host Chris Matthews abruptly retired from his "Hardball" show after apologizing for making inappropriate comments about women. The Recording Academy said it had fired Deborah Dugan, its former president who had questioned the integrity of the Grammy Awards nominations process and complained of sexual harassment. James Lipton, longtime host of "Inside the Actors Studio," died at his New York home; he was 93.

Today's Birthdays: Actor John Cullum is 91. Former Soviet President and Nobel peace laureate Mikhail S. Gorbachev is 90. Actor Barbara Luna is 82. Author John Irving is 79. Actor Cassie Yates is 70. Actor Laraine Newman is 69. Former Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., is 68. Former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is 66. Singer Jay Osmond is 66. Pop musician John Cowsill (The Cowsills) is 65. Former tennis player Kevin Curren is 63. Country singer Larry Stewart (Restless Heart) is 62. Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi is 59. Blues singer-musician Alvin Youngblood Hart is 58. Actor Daniel Craig is 53. Actor Richard Ruccolo is 49. Rock singer Chris Martin (Coldplay) is 44. Actor Heather McComb is 44. Actor Rebel Wilson is 41. Actor Bryce Dallas Howard is 40. NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 39. NHL goalie Henrik Lundqvist is 39. Musician Mike "McDuck" Olson (Lake Street Dive) is 38. Actor Robert Iler is 36. Actor Nathalie Emmanuel is 32. Country singer Luke Combs is 31. Singer-rapper-actor Becky G is 24.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, March 2, the 61st day of 2021. There are 304 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 2, 1932, the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, which moved the date of the presidential inauguration from March 4 to January 20, was passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification. On this date: In 1867, Howard University, a historically Black school of higher learning in Washington, D.C., was founded. Congress passed, over President Andrew Johnson's veto, the first of four Reconstruction Acts.In 1877, Republican Rutherford B. Hayes was declared the winner of the 1876 presidential election over Democrat Samuel J. Tilden, even though Tilden had won the popular vote. In 1917, Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship as President Woodrow Wilson signed the Jones-Shafroth Act. In 1939, Roman Catholic Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli was elected pope on his 63rd birthday; he took the name Pius XII. The Massachusetts legislature voted to ratify the Bill of Rights, 147 years after the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution had gone into effect. (Georgia and Connecticut soon followed.) In 1943, the three-day Battle of the Bismarck Sea began in the southwest Pacific during World War II; U.S. and Australian warplanes were able to inflict heavy damage on an Imperial Japanese convoy.In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a game against the New York Knicks, an NBA record that still stands. (Philadelphia won, 169-147.) In 1965, the movie version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "The Sound of Music," starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, had its world premiere in New York.In 1977, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted a strict code of ethics.In 1985, the government approved a screening test for AIDS that detected antibodies to the virus, allowing possibly contaminated blood to be excluded from the blood supply. In 1989, representatives from the 12 European Community nations agreed to ban all production of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), the synthetic compounds blamed for destroying the Earth's ozone layer, by the end of the 20th century. In 1990, more than 6,000 drivers went on strike against Greyhound Lines Inc. (The company, later declaring an impasse in negotiations, fired the strikers.) In 1995, the Internet search engine website Yahoo! was incorporated by founders Jerry Yang and David Filo. Ten years ago: The Supreme Court ruled, 8-1, that a grieving father's pain over mocking protests at his Marine son's funeral had to yield to First Amendment protections for free speech in a decision favoring the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas. A man armed with a handgun attacked a bus carrying U.S. Air Force troops at Frankfurt airport, killing two airmen before being taken into custody. (Arid Uka, an Islamic extremist, was later sentenced to life in prison.) Five years ago: The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved the toughest sanctions against North Korea in two decades, reflecting growing anger at Pyongyang's latest nuclear test and rocket launch in defiance of a ban on all nuclear-related activity. After nearly a year aboard the international space station, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russia's Mikhail Kornienko returned to earth aboard a Soyuz capsule. One year ago: Health officials in Washington state, where a cluster of coronavirus cases had surfaced at a nursing home near Seattle, said four more people had died from the virus. The director-general of the World Health Organization said there was still time to stop the COVID-19 epidemic, saying "containment is feasible." Vice President Mike Pence said the coronavirus risk to Americans remained low, but that "we're ready for anything." The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared nearly 1,300 points as stocks roared back from a seven-day rout on hopes of action from central banks. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar ended her Democratic presidential campaign and endorsed Joe Biden. Longtime MSNBC host Chris Matthews abruptly retired from his "Hardball" show after apologizing for making inappropriate comments about women. The Recording Academy said it had fired Deborah Dugan, its former president who had questioned the integrity of the Grammy Awards nominations process and complained of sexual harassment. James Lipton, longtime host of "Inside the Actors Studio," died at his New York home; he was 93.Today's Birthdays: Actor John Cullum is 91. Former Soviet President and Nobel peace laureate Mikhail S. Gorbachev is 90. Actor Barbara Luna is 82. Author John Irving is 79. Actor Cassie Yates is 70. Actor Laraine Newman is 69. Former Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., is 68. Former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is 66. Singer Jay Osmond is 66. Pop musician John Cowsill (The Cowsills) is 65. Former tennis player Kevin Curren is 63. Country singer Larry Stewart (Restless Heart) is 62. Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi is 59. Blues singer-musician Alvin Youngblood Hart is 58. Actor Daniel Craig is 53. Actor Richard Ruccolo is 49. Rock singer Chris Martin (Coldplay) is 44. Actor Heather McComb is 44. Actor Rebel Wilson is 41. Actor Bryce Dallas Howard is 40. NFL quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 39. NHL goalie Henrik Lundqvist is 39. Musician Mike "McDuck" Olson (Lake Street Dive) is 38. Actor Robert Iler is 36. Actor Nathalie Emmanuel is 32. Country singer Luke Combs is 31. Singer-rapper-actor Becky G is 24.

Today in History -- March 2

Don't forget the statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. today as a part of Severe Weather Awareness Week!

Don't forget the statewide tornado drill at 10 a.m. today as a part of Severe Weather Awareness Week!

Statewide tornado drill set for today at 10 a.m.

The county's mask mandate and several executive sessions are among the items on the Saline County Commission agenda for Tuesday.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom and the county's YouTube channel. This decision to revise the meeting format was made to align with the mass gathering limitations imposed by the Saline County Commission and Saline County Health Officer.

Meetings can be viewed on Saline County’s YouTube channel:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwZp_cTSJ3Nepp_5rOGevA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwZp_cTSJ3Nepp_5rOGevA</a>

To participate in the meetings, citizens will need to use the Zoom link. Use the following link and put in the Meeting ID and passcode.

<a href="https://zoom.us/j/96835819901?pwd=bUEvaExUb2ppMEFaUnd6cUd6MmNMUT09">https://zoom.us/j/96835819901?pwd=bUEvaExUb2ppMEFaUnd6cUd6MmNMUT09</a>

If citizens wish to speak, either during the public forum or when the Chairman requests public comment on an item, they must raise their hand so that the meeting host can allow them to speak.

Citizens can also send comments or questions to County Commissioners via email by going to the website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.saline.org/">www.saline.org</a>&nbsp;and clicking on the County Commissioner’s page under the Department tab. Please send any emails prior to the Sunday before the meeting when possible.

Commissioners are scheduled to review with Jason Tiller the COVID-19 situation in Saline County and what affect that might have on the county's mask mandate.

Additionally, commissioners are to consider a request from the Road and Bridge Department to award bids for yellow and white traffic paint and reflective glass beads. The total cost of staff's recommended bids is $94,907.50, which comes in under the $100,000 budgeted for such purchases.

Other items on the county agenda for Tuesday include the following.

●Hear the Road and Bridge Department update from Darren Fishel, administrator

●Hear County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes' weekly update, which is to include a radio project update and an update on progress on the Saline County Jail project.

●Meet for a study session concerning radio towers. According to information in the meeting packet, "this portion of the meeting is reserved for discussion among Commissioners on topics for which no action is currently proposed."

Commissioners also are scheduled to meet in four executive sessions. One is for attorney-client privilege and the other three concern land acquisition, according to information in the commission meeting packet for Tuesday

To view the entire Saline County Commission meeting packet for Tuesday (16-page pdf), <a href="https://www.saline.org/Portals/0/Content/Commissioners/Documents/Agenda/Current/20210302.pdf?ver=bC-2ERKbLl8yKb4hhqjGQQ%3d%3d">click here</a>.

The county's mask mandate and several executive sessions are among the items on the Saline County Commission agenda for Tuesday.<h2>Meeting via Zoom</h2>The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday via Zoom and the county's YouTube channel. This decision to revise the meeting format was made to align with the mass gathering limitations imposed by the Saline County Commission and Saline County Health Officer.Meetings can be viewed on Saline County’s YouTube channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwZp_cTSJ3Nepp_5rOGevA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwwZp_cTSJ3Nepp_5rOGevA</a>To participate in the meetings, citizens will need to use the Zoom link. Use the following link and put in the Meeting ID and passcode.<a href="https://zoom.us/j/96835819901?pwd=bUEvaExUb2ppMEFaUnd6cUd6MmNMUT09">https://zoom.us/j/96835819901?pwd=bUEvaExUb2ppMEFaUnd6cUd6MmNMUT09</a>Meeting ID: 968 3581 9901Passcode: 144636If citizens wish to speak, either during the public forum or when the Chairman requests public comment on an item, they must raise their hand so that the meeting host can allow them to speak.Citizens can also send comments or questions to County Commissioners via email by going to the website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.saline.org/">www.saline.org</a>&nbsp;and clicking on the County Commissioner’s page under the Department tab. Please send any emails prior to the Sunday before the meeting when possible.<h2>Agenda items</h2>Commissioners are scheduled to review with Jason Tiller the COVID-19 situation in Saline County and what affect that might have on the county's mask mandate.Additionally, commissioners are to consider a request from the Road and Bridge Department to award bids for yellow and white traffic paint and reflective glass beads. The total cost of staff's recommended bids is $94,907.50, which comes in under the $100,000 budgeted for such purchases.Other items on the county agenda for Tuesday include the following.●Hear the Road and Bridge Department update from Darren Fishel, administrator●Hear County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes' weekly update, which is to include a radio project update and an update on progress on the Saline County Jail project.●Meet for a study session concerning radio towers. According to information in the meeting packet, "this portion of the meeting is reserved for discussion among Commissioners on topics for which no action is currently proposed."Commissioners also are scheduled to meet in four executive sessions. One is for attorney-client privilege and the other three concern land acquisition, according to information in the commission meeting packet for TuesdayTo view the entire Saline County Commission meeting packet for Tuesday (16-page pdf), <a href="https://www.saline.org/Portals/0/Content/Commissioners/Documents/Agenda/Current/20210302.pdf?ver=bC-2ERKbLl8yKb4hhqjGQQ%3d%3d">click here</a>.

Mask mandate, executive sessions among county agenda items

Moisture was somewhat sparse for parts of our area in February.&nbsp;

Above is the best estimate of precipitation (rain and melted snow/ice) across the state in February, according to the National Weather Service in Wichita. The map is based on a combination of observations and radar estimates.

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 </figure>Moisture was somewhat sparse for parts of our area in February.&nbsp;Above is the best estimate of precipitation (rain and melted snow/ice) across the state in February, according to the National Weather Service in Wichita. The map is based on a combination of observations and radar estimates.

NWS releases February precipitation estimates for Kansas

Check out the 3D tour from the Salina Art Center! From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalinaArtCenter/">Salina Art Center</a> Facebook page:

Check out the 3D tour from the Salina Art Center! From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SalinaArtCenter/">Salina Art Center</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSalinaArtCenter%2Fvideos%2F1679823148869796%2F&show_text=true&width=560" width="560" height="429" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>

🎥Salina Art Center offers online 3D tour of the Sunflower Biennial

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

We are pleased to share that no additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported since our February 26 update; the total number of members of our community who have lost their lives to this deadly virus stands at 106. Salina Regional Health Center has notified us that they currently have seven patients who require hospitalization for COVID-19.

There have been 16 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Saline County since our last update on February 26, which brings the total number of positive cases for Saline County to 5,951.

The Health Department staff are now actively monitoring 595 cases. At least 5,250 have recovered. Our dashboard has been updated with the latest information:

●<a href="https://sacoks.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/ccad98556b7a46648616706b9f3e9cc4">Mobile Device Users</a>

●<a href="https://sacoks.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/4c3ee372c5704546b7771da303afd0a7">Desktop Users</a>

According to the&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001p05tO_lztjQxPaALuBfptRS-76nHzxRDH3RNbt9sOaIqEQFL1rEnyj1cavu-8JJbv-i5UiNHsWSeuHdxzil2CouCRdaG0OMpRutn5d1rBgNmMH8Jyy9aKe5u0SrDve0Ufh0yxsE8qn09NDSa-A3JjP_A26MyElVR&amp;c=IkoQ-JNWRGaHVNk3JRaapmlfJSeflP3pXnvDONGB2vYGVvWrGjwQcQ==&amp;ch=T96ovi1O-HLtzmtt2URD9VzxKmPZGqISQ0cje6f5RfAjZpN5SqTAsw==" target="_blank">Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment Coronavirus Website</a>, there are now 294,302 cases and 4,743 deaths statewide.

Following the proven public health guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 continues to be extremely important for everyone to do. Please:&nbsp;

1. Wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds with warm soapy water. Use hand sanitizer if you do not have access to soap and water.&nbsp;

2. Maintain physical distance between yourself and others of at least 6 feet or more.&nbsp;

3. Wear masks in public spaces as required by City Ordinance and County Resolution. You must cover your nose and mouth for masks to be effective.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Following is the Saline County COVID-19 update for Monday.We are pleased to share that no additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported since our February 26 update; the total number of members of our community who have lost their lives to this deadly virus stands at 106. Salina Regional Health Center has notified us that they currently have seven patients who require hospitalization for COVID-19. There have been 16 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Saline County since our last update on February 26, which brings the total number of positive cases for Saline County to 5,951. The Health Department staff are now actively monitoring 595 cases. At least 5,250 have recovered. Our dashboard has been updated with the latest information:●<a href="https://sacoks.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/ccad98556b7a46648616706b9f3e9cc4">Mobile Device Users</a>●<a href="https://sacoks.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/4c3ee372c5704546b7771da303afd0a7">Desktop Users</a> According to the&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001p05tO_lztjQxPaALuBfptRS-76nHzxRDH3RNbt9sOaIqEQFL1rEnyj1cavu-8JJbv-i5UiNHsWSeuHdxzil2CouCRdaG0OMpRutn5d1rBgNmMH8Jyy9aKe5u0SrDve0Ufh0yxsE8qn09NDSa-A3JjP_A26MyElVR&amp;c=IkoQ-JNWRGaHVNk3JRaapmlfJSeflP3pXnvDONGB2vYGVvWrGjwQcQ==&amp;ch=T96ovi1O-HLtzmtt2URD9VzxKmPZGqISQ0cje6f5RfAjZpN5SqTAsw==" target="_blank">Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment Coronavirus Website</a>, there are now 294,302 cases and 4,743 deaths statewide.

Following the proven public health guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 continues to be extremely important for everyone to do. Please:&nbsp;1. Wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds with warm soapy water. Use hand sanitizer if you do not have access to soap and water.&nbsp;2. Maintain physical distance between yourself and others of at least 6 feet or more.&nbsp;3. Wear masks in public spaces as required by City Ordinance and County Resolution. You must cover your nose and mouth for masks to be effective.&nbsp;4. By Public Health Order, gatherings are limited to 50 persons or less (with certain exceptions for establishments).&nbsp;5. Sanitize frequently touched surfaces and areas such as doorknobs, handles, cell phones, tablets, etc.6. Stay home if you are sick. Regardless if you think it may be a cold, it could be allergies, but it also could be something worse.&nbsp; Only follow official sources to obtain information:&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001p05tO_lztjQxPaALuBfptRS-76nHzxRDH3RNbt9sOaIqEQFL1rEnyj1cavu-8JJbESe6n49MG-pUs79hw3qNlCpkepBA0jui_km4UomTubYkAm63mIndetupW48bYPlz14sLtfWBeoV2eAl12MuaIBlmQnIylJr1&amp;c=IkoQ-JNWRGaHVNk3JRaapmlfJSeflP3pXnvDONGB2vYGVvWrGjwQcQ==&amp;ch=T96ovi1O-HLtzmtt2URD9VzxKmPZGqISQ0cje6f5RfAjZpN5SqTAsw==" target="_blank">www.saline.org/coronavirus</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001p05tO_lztjQxPaALuBfptRS-76nHzxRDH3RNbt9sOaIqEQFL1rEnyj1cavu-8JJbYQf46x0Oh813kehO0IrBA28NJqZdaSF6tyYBMVh-SCQwwhsDfcmWU9rNaUYbfw-l6Mm2dRrIGnQ=&amp;c=IkoQ-JNWRGaHVNk3JRaapmlfJSeflP3pXnvDONGB2vYGVvWrGjwQcQ==&amp;ch=T96ovi1O-HLtzmtt2URD9VzxKmPZGqISQ0cje6f5RfAjZpN5SqTAsw==" target="_blank">www.kdheks.gov</a>

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