MCPHERSON – The McPherson County Health Department reported 1,679 total cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in McPherson County on Friday. This number includes 89 new positive cases, according to a media release. 987 of the total cases have now met recovery guidelines set forth by the KDHE or have passed away. There are six current … Read more
SALINA – Two Salina Presbyterian Manor employees have tested positive for COVID-19. No residents or any other employees tested positive. According to a media release, the senior living community conducted two rounds of employee surveillance testing and one round of outbreak testing for residents. All resident tests were negative for COVID-19. However, two employees tested … Read more
SALINA – Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Salina schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, the new cases, all confirmed Friday, included one at Central High School, one at South Middle School and one at Sunset Elementary School. Overall, there have now been 159 cases at Salina schools since September … Read more
SALINA – There are 167 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, December 2 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 2,786, with 830 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department. The total … Read more
SALINA – Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Salina schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, the new cases, both confirmed Thursday, included one Cottonwood Elementary School and one at Central High School. Overall, there have now been 156 cases at Salina schools since September 3. The full list of cases … Read more
SALINA – One new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at a Salina school. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, the new case was confirmed on Tuesday at Cottonwood Elementary School. It was the first new case to be confirmed at Cottonwood since November 18. The district did not confirm any new cases on … Read more
TOPEKA – In conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plan to reduce the quarantine period for those exposed to COVID-19, KDHE is issuing similar guidance in Kansas. Counties may choose to opt in to the shortened quarantine period, either 10 or 7 days with testing, or continue with the 14 days. … Read more
SALINA – There are 192 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Monday, November 30 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 2,427, with 665 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department. The total … Read more
SALINA – Ten new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Salina schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, the new cases, included one new case confirmed last Tuesday at Heartland Education, one new case confirmed Friday at Sunset Elementary School, and eight new cases confirmed Monday, including two at Lakewood Middle School, one … Read more
SALINA – There are 150 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, November 25 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 2,427, with 478 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department. The total … Read more
SALINA – Saline County officials issued a statement on Wednesday regarding changes to mass gatherings and mass mandates. That statement is as follows: Actions have recently been taken by the governing bodies of Saline County and the City of Salina to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community. The Saline County Public Health Order limiting … Read more
SALINA – There are 131 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Monday, November 23 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 2,277, with 599 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department. The total … Read more
SALINA – Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Salina schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, the new cases, all confirmed Tuesday, included one at Stewart Elementary School, one at Opportunity Now, and one at South Middle School. Overall, there have now been 143 cases at Salina schools since September 3. … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS – The Ottawa County Commission on Monday adopted a resolution establishing an ordinance requiring the wearing of face coverings and social distancing in public spaces. According to the Ottawa County Health Officials, the new ordinance took effect at 12:01 a.m. today. The resolution indicates when face coverings are to be worn. The ordinance also … Read more
SALINA – Seven new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Salina schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, the new cases, all confirmed Monday, included three at South High School, two at Central High School, one at Sunset Elementary School and one at South Middle School. Overall, there have now been 140 cases … Read more
SALINA – There are 144 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Friday, November 20 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 2,146, with 505 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department. The total … Read more
SALINA – There are 152 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, November 18 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 2,002, with 514 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department. The total … Read more
SALINA – Ten new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Salina schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, the new cases, all confirmed Friday, included five at South High School, one at South Middle School, one at Central High School, one at Opportunity Now, one at Schilling Elementary School, and one at Coronado … Read more
SALINA – Nine new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Salina schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, the new cases, all confirmed Thursday, included two at Central High School, one at Heartland Early Education, one at Opportunity Now, one at Oakdale Elementary School, one at Stewart Elementary School, one at Lakewood Middle … Read more
SALINE COUNTY – The Saline County Commission and Saline County Board of Health will hold a special meeting this afternoon in which stricter COVID-19 related restrictions will be considered. According to the County, the primary matter on the agenda for this meeting be will be a proposed health order which would implement additional restrictions to … Read more
SALINA – There are 121 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Monday, November 16 report, according to a media release from the Saline County Health Department. The total for the county is now 1,850, with 492 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department. The total … Read more
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly says she is establishing a statewide facial covering protocol. Governor Laura Kelly announced in her news conference today that her administration is implementing several new steps to combat the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state. She said the new plan includes a public health campaign, … Read more
SALINA – Seven new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Salina schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, the new cases, all confirmed Wednesday, included two at Lakewood Middle School, two at Cottonwood Elementary School, one at South High School, one at Central High School, and one at Schilling Elementary School. With these … Read more
SALINA – Four new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Salina schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, the new cases, all confirmed Tuesday, included one at Central High School, one at Meadowlark Ridge Elementary School, one at South High School, and one at Schilling Elementary School. With these new cases, Central High … Read more
SALINA – USD 305 has been working closely with the Saline County Health Department to contact trace every confirmed COVID test of a student or staff member. According to the district, the vast majority of cases are traced back to community contact – not transmission in the schools. Both the case numbers and the contact … Read more