Following is the Saline County COVID-19 update for Wednesday.
There are 11 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Monday, July 20 report. The total for the county is now 312, with 115 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 194 that have recovered, and 3 deaths. The update received from Salina Regional Health Center yesterday, Tuesday, July 21, reported 7 hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
According to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment, there are now 24,104 cases and 308 deaths statewide. This information can be found at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/.
Announcements:
•The Saline County Coronavirus Relief Fund Advisory Committee issued a press release regarding funds that are available for local businesses and non-profits to apply for reimbursements or future COVID-19 related expenses. Learn more by visiting our website https://www.saline.org/Coronavirus/CRF-Funding.
•The City of Salina announced that the Drive-thru Recycling Center will return to normal operating hours beginning Wednesday, July 29th.
Saline County’s dashboard has been updated to include age ranges of cases in active isolation, recovered, and deceased. This dashboard is updated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by 5 pm.
•Mobile Device Users: https://arcg.is/yjPT1
•Desktop Users: https://arcg.is/1qHnb0
We will continue to communicate the same public health messages on what you can do to slow 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.