Here is Wednesday's COVID-19 update from Saline County:
There are 19 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Monday, August 3 report. The total for the county is now 367, with 92 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 270 that have recovered, and a total of 5 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 3 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 is updated with the latest information.
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The additional cases are still under investigation to determine all origins of exposure but we do know that the cases are not related to one specific location.
According to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment, there are now 29,717 cases, and 368 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’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/coronavirus or www.kdheks.gov.