TOPEKA -- The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Kansas has risen to 55, and includes one case in Mitchell County. Of those 55, two people -- one from Johnson County and one from Wyandotte County -- have died.

Here's the latest information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

<p>TOPEKA -- The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Kansas has risen to 55, and includes one case in Mitchell County. Of those 55, two people -- one from Johnson County and one from Wyandotte County -- have died.</p><p>Here's the latest information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment:</p><figure>
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1 COVID-19 case in Mitchell County, 55 total in KS