Here's the COVID-19 update for Sunday from Saline County:
The Saline County Health Department does not have any additional cases of COVID-19 to report today.
Symptoms for COVID-19 appear 2-14 days after exposure and include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Other rarer symptoms that may develop include malaise, sore throat, and diarrhea. If you develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19 between 2 and 14 days later, please call your medical provider.
At 11 am, KDHE reported the following in their daily release:
• A total of 3,174 positive cases and 118 deaths. That is an increase of 118 positive cases from yesterday’s release.
• There have been 474 of 2,292 cases that have been hospitalized.
• 23,053 negative tests have been received through the KDHE and private labs.
• The age range is 0 years to 99 years (median 47 years of age).
Saline County residents are encouraged to help the community and our health care system flatten the curve and slow the spread of coronavirus. You can do this by:
• Following the Statewide Stay-at-Home Order which remains in effect until May 3rd.
• Covering all coughs and sneezes.
• Washing your hands for 20 second with soap and water.
• Wearing cloth face coverings or homemade masks when in public.
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. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy and Stay at Home.