Following is the Saline County COVID-19 update for Friday.
Community spread of COVID-19 in Saline County has been confirmed. Multiple cases identified over the last few days cannot be directly traced back to a known exposure with a positive case or related to travel. It is important for everyone to practice social distancing (staying at least 6 feet away from other people), wearing masks in public settings, washing your hands frequently, staying home if you are ill, and not sending your children to school or daycare if they are ill.
There are 22 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, September 16 report. The total for the county is now 632, with 146 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 477 that have recovered, and a total of 9 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 4 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. 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 52,285 cases and 596 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.