Here is Wednesday's COVID-19 update from Saline County:
READ: Saline County: 2 additional COVID-19 cases
The COVID-19 virus outbreak is an evolving situation across Saline County, Kansas, the United States, and the World. Our local government leaders continue to work hard and make difficult decisions as it relates to the best interests of the health and safety of our citizens and employees.
The Saline County Health Department is working through additional positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. We ask for your patience as we work through the pertinent details and that information will be released as soon as it is available.
The Statewide Stay-at-Home Order is in effect. This order outlines essential businesses and activities https://governor.kansas.gov/keff/ . Frequently asked questions are also listed on their site https://governor.kansas.gov/keff/ . The State of Kansas is working closely with our local entities to communicate and best determine essential business functions under the Governor’s orders.
Saline County has launched an online form for individuals to submit complaints to the Health Department regarding alleged violations to the Statewide Stay-at-Home order: www.saline.org .
It has always been, and will continue to be the intention to ensure that businesses and individuals are voluntarily complying with the Statewide order.
Announcements:
• KDHE launched a new dashboard for COVID-19 information. Please visit their website at: https://public.tableau.com/profile/kdhe.epidemiology#!/
Stay-at-Home simply means Stay at Home. If you are not performing essential tasks, then you need to be at home. Help our community in slowing the spread of this virus. Only follow official sources to obtain information: www.saline.org/coronavirus or www.kdheks.gov