Nov 15, 2021

Saline County: 53 new COVID-19 cases; 8,219 of 8,914 recovered

Posted Nov 15, 2021 10:47 PM

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

●There have been 53 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saline County since our last update.

●Salina Regional Health Center reports that 12 people are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

●The Saline County Health Department is actively monitoring 526 cases.

More data and additional information can be found on the Saline County Coronavirus webpage, and CDC COVID-19 Tracker.

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

●Stay home if you are sick.

●Get tested if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID. You can find testing centers at VaccinateSalineCountyKS.com/testing or contact your local medical provider.

●Get vaccinated.You can find a vaccine at vaccines.gov 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 indoors in crowded spaces.

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

●Do not travel to “hot spots."

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