Here is the Saline County COVID-19 update for Monday:
The Saline County Health Department does not have any additional cases of COVID-19 to report today.
At 11 am, KDHE reported the following in their daily release:
•A total of 5,245 positive cases and 136 deaths. That is an increase of 215 positive cases from yesterday’s release.
•33,358 negative tests have been received through the KDHE and private labs.
•The age range is 0 years to 99 years (median 43 years of age).
We will continue to do all that we can to avoid any setbacks during this reopening process. Here are some things that you can do to help:
•Stay home if you’re sick.
•Wear masks in public settings.
•Maximize physical distances (6 ft. or more) in public settings.
•Utilize online or mail in services to conduct business.
•Avoid socializing with large groups.
•High-risk individuals should only leave the house for essential needs.
•Minimize nonessential travel.
•Wash your hands frequently.
Announcements:
•The Kansas Department of Agriculture released a public survey asking consumers about their shopping practices and preferences seeking feedback from Kansas consumers on what they are looking for and how KDA can help with finding local foods. Any Kansas resident is eligible and encouraged to take the survey at: surveymonkey.com/r/KS-consumers.
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.