Following is Saline County's COVID-19 update for March 27.
READ: Saline County: 30-day stay-at-home order begins Monday
READ: Salina Regional Health Center confirms positive COVID-19 test
Chairman Robert Vidricksen, Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock, and Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller announced in a Press Conference the institution of a stay at home order for Saline County. This order will go into effect at 12:01 am on Monday, March 30th. It will be in place for 30 days until amended or rescinded. The order and frequently asked questions are on our website www.saline.org or www.saline.org/coronavirus. Citizens need to read the order in full and read the frequently asked questions before contacting the County with questions.
We cannot express enough that the purpose of this order is to increase social distancing to prevent and slow the spread of this virus. Citizens and Businesses need to make smart decisions and only do essential tasks. People are scared and emotions are high but foremost remember to be kind and empathetic to each other.
Salina Regional Health Center issued a press release today confirming that one of their employees has tested positive for COVID-19. Their employee is not a resident of Saline County.
When a positive test is received, the information goes directly to the County Health Department in which that person resides. As of 5 pm, March 27th, 2020, Saline County has not had a confirmed positive case of COVID-19. If you have particular concerns or questions regarding Salina Regional Health Center’s procedures, please call them at 452-7000.
KDHE has added two new states to the quarantine list; Louisiana and Colorado. If a citizen has traveled to Louisiana or anywhere in Colorado after March 27th, you should quarantine at home for 14 days.
As stated many times before, this is a rapidly changing situation. Our local government leaders are working hard and are making difficult decisions as it relates to the best interests of the health and safety of our citizens and employees.