MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department today reported 58 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the county total to 2,947.
Of that total, 1,746 have either met recovery guidelines or have died, and 12 of the active cases are hospitalized, the health department noted.
Following is the updated case data from the health department.
• New cases since last public release: 58
• Asymptomatic: 63
• Unknown exposure: 1398
• Cases 60 years old and above: 918
• Cases 50-59 years old: 409
• Cases 40-49 years old: 375
• Cases 30-39 years old: 366
• Cases 18-29 years old: 587
• Cases under 18 years old: 292
• Female cases: 1555
• Male cases: 1392
• Total hospitalizations: 118
• Total ventilated cases: 20
• Deaths: 62
-Male: 86, 90, 96, 78, 90, 81, 66, 39, 91, 92, 52, 80, 30, 72, 82, 88, 85, 77, 89, 82, 78, 64, 85, 86, 48, 87, 92, 61, 85, 80, 81, 61, 88, 95, 74, 66, 84, 74, 74, 77, 87, 65, 94
-Female: 92, 89, 94, 66, 82, 91, 84, 90, 89, 81, 62, 83, 62, 98, 81, 84, 80, 91, 82, 74, 96, 94
Additionally, the health department reported on the county's vaccine effort.
"COVID-19 vaccine distribution will require the community to remain flexible. Locals do not have control over how many doses KDHE sends. Phase 2 of the Kansas Vaccination Plan includes specific entities and those 65+ years old. At this time, McPherson County Health Department will be prioritizing
Phase 2 entities based on known risk and health factors. MCHD will reach out to the named entities as previous groups are vaccinated and doses become available. While federal supply prevents KDHE from supplying providers with vaccine, MCHD will be dividing our shipments amongst county providers to help vaccinate the 65+ population," the health department explained.
• Individuals 65+ years old should contact their primary care provider to be vaccinated. If you do not have a primary care provider, please call MCHD at 620-241-1753.
• Healthcare associated workers from Phase 1 will be able to receive vaccine in Phase 2 if they weren’t vaccinated in Phase 1 shipments.
• Group A: K-12 staff, childcare providers, and disability service staff.
• Group B: Homeless shelters, higher education staff, USPS, and public transportation.
• Group C: Food processing, agriculture, DMV, and public city and county offices.
"If you have questions about whether you should receive the vaccine or not, please discuss your concerns with your primary care provider. Vaccine supply comes in very small shipments so continued patience is appreciated," the health department noted.