Following is the Saline County COVID-19 update for Monday.
There are 29 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Friday, July 3 report. The total for the county is now 173, with 101 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department and 70 that have recovered. *KDHE is reporting 151 positives for Saline County, which is incorrect. The total for Saline County is 173.
According to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment, there are now 16,901 cases and 280 deaths statewide. This information can be found at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/.
Saline County Board of County Commissioners would like to thank the public for the overwhelming interest that was received through expression of interest forms with citizens interested in serving on the Coronavirus Relieve Fund Advisory Committee. The Commissioners will appoint members to that committee at their meeting tomorrow.
Health Officer, Jason Tiller wants to remind citizens that masks are a good idea and asks for citizens to make the right choice and wear a mask in public settings, continue to practice social distancing, avoid socializing in large groups, and wash your hands frequently. “All of us have the choice to do what is right, please mask up.”
Every individual has a responsibility and a choice to do what they feel is right. Here is what you can do to help us to stop the spread:
•Stay home if you’re sick
•Wear masks in public settings
•Maximize physical distance (6 feet or more) in public settings
•Avoid socializing with large groups
•High-risk individuals should only leave the house for essential needs
•Wash your hands frequently
Only follow official sources to obtain information: www.saline.org or www.kdheks.gov.