The following is the Saline County COVID-19 update for Friday.
There are 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Saline County that have been identified since the report on Wednesday, July 1. The total for the county is now 145, with 73 cases being actively monitored by the Health Department and 70 that have been recovered. * KDHE reports 130 positives for Saline County, which is incorrect.
The total for Saline County is 145.
With the holiday weekend, Health Officer Jason Tiller stated, “Celebrate your freedoms by making the right choice and wear a mask, practice social distancing, and maintain good hand hygiene.”
According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, there are now 15,919 cases and 277 deaths statewide. This information can be found at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/.
Each individual has the responsibility and the option to do what he considers correct. Here is what you can do to help us stop the spread:
•Stay home if you are sick
•Wear masks in public places
•Maximize physical distance (6 feet or more) in public settings
•Avoid socializing with large groups.
•High-risk people should only leave the house for essential needs
•Wash your hands frequently
Just follow official sources for information: www.saline.org/coronavirus or www.kdheks.gov.
