Within the newest COVID-19 update launch from the Riley County Well being Division on April 20, Native Well being Officer Julie Gibbs mentioned that in Kansas, COVID-19 is now not thought of a pandemic however is now an endemic.
“Which means COVID-19 remains to be right here, however we now have the instruments to cut back its affect,” Gibbs mentioned within the launch.
Lively instances have decreased from 18 to 4 because the earlier report. And Ascension Through Christi has no COVID-19 hospitalizations, in line with RCHD.
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The Kansas State campus maintained the identical variety of constructive COVID-19 instances. In its most up-to-date report, Lafene additionally recognized 4 new constructive instances, bringing the positivity charge down from 3.88 p.c to three.60 p.c for the week of April 11-15. The variety of checks administered this previous week additionally elevated from 103 to 111.
Gibbs mentioned the demand for testing has additionally decreased.
“At this level, we’re testing a median of 3-6 people per day, and we’re largely seeing individuals who want checks for journey or different verification functions,” Gibbs mentioned.
Free speedy and PCR checks can be found from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with no appointment at 3019 Anderson Ave. The service is out there via the tip of April.
The well being division continues offering COVID-19 vaccinations with or with out an appointment. Stroll-in vaccinations can be found at 2030 Tecumseh Highway from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday, midday to six p.m. on Thursday and eight:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday. People can schedule appointments by calling (785) 565-6560. Nonetheless, COVID-19 testing is longer out there on the location.
