Following is the Saline County COVID-19 report for Friday.
The Health Department is investigating a public exposure to COVID-19 at Chuck’s Bar located at 600 N Santa Fe Avenue in Salina. Potential exposure would have occurred on the following dates: October 23rd, October 24th, October 26th, and October 29th. Anyone who visited Chucks during these times should monitor their health and watch for symptoms of COVID-19.
There are 44 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County to report since the last update on Wednesday, October 28. The total for the county is now 1,166, with 170 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 983 that have recovered, and a total of 13 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 5 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Salina Regional is a regional hospital; the COVID-19 patient total is not specific to the number of Saline County residents who may be hospitalized.
Our dashboard has been updated with the latest information:
●Mobile Device Users: https://arcg.is/yjPT1
●Desktop Users: https://arcg.is/1qHnb0
According to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment, there are now 85,181 cases and 1,029 deaths statewide. This information can be found at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/.
Here is what you can do to help us to stop the spread:
●Stay home if you have any symptoms or are ill
●Wear masks in public spaces as required by City Ordinance and County Resolution
●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/coronavirus or www.kdheks.gov.