WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine as President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser acknowledged that “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that booster shots will be needed.

The company said it was scheduled to have the meeting with the Food and Drug Administration and other officials Monday, days after Pfizer asserted that booster shots would be needed within 12 months.

Pfizer’s Dr. Mikael Dolsten&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/europe-coronavirus-pandemic-science-health-34c3f2536747a7c08980d7359a8de70c">told The Associated Press&nbsp;</a>last week that early data from the company’s booster study suggests people’s antibody levels jump five- to 10-fold after a third dose, compared to their second dose months earlier — evidence it believes supports the need for a booster.

On Sunday,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/director" target="_blank">Dr. Anthony Fauci</a>&nbsp;didn’t rule out the possibility but said it was too soon for the government to recommend another shot. He said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FDA did the right thing last week by pushing back against Pfizer’s assertion with their statement that they did not view booster shots as necessary “at this time.”

Fauci said clinical studies and laboratory data have yet to fully bear out the need for a booster to the current two-shot Pfizer and Moderna vaccines or the one-shot Johnson &amp; Johnson regimen.

“Right now, given the data and the information we have, we do not need to give people a third shot,” he said. “That doesn’t mean we stop there. ... There are studies being done now ongoing as we speak about looking at the feasibility about if and when we should be boosting people.”

He said it was quite possible in the coming months “as data evolves” that the government may urge a booster based on such factors as age and underlying medical conditions. “Certainly it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely at some time, we will need a boost,″ Fauci said.

Monday’s planned meeting between Pfizer and U.S. health officials was first reported by The Washington Post.

Currently only about 48% of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated. Some parts of the country have far lower immunization rates, and in those places the delta variant is surging. Last week, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC director, said that’s leading to “two truths” — highly immunized swaths of America are getting back to normal while hospitalizations are rising in other places.

Fauci said it was inexplicable that some Americans are so resistant to getting a vaccine when scientific data show how effective it is in staving off COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, and he was dismayed by efforts to block making vaccinations more accessible, such as Biden’s suggestion of door-to-door outreach.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark., agreed Sunday that there is a vaccine resistance in Southern and rural states like his because “you have that more conservative approach, skepticism about government.”

Describing his efforts to boost vaccinations in his state, which is seeing rising infections, Hutchinson said “no one wants an agent knocking on a door,” but “we do want those that do not have access otherwise to make sure they know about it.”

The grassroots component of the federal vaccination campaign has been in operation since April, when supplies of shots began outpacing demand. It was outlined and funded by Congress in the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill passed in March and overwhelmingly is carried out by local officials and private sector workers and volunteers.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., blasted opposition to vaccination efforts from some GOP lawmakers as “absolute insanity.” He said House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy of California and others in the party need to speak out against “these absolute clown politicians playing on your vaccine fears for their own selfish gain.”

Fauci appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union,” ABC’s “This Week” and CBS’ “Face the Nation”; Hutchinson spoke on ABC, and Kinzinger was on CNN.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine as President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser acknowledged that “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that booster shots will be needed.The company said it was scheduled to have the meeting with the Food and Drug Administration and other officials Monday, days after Pfizer asserted that booster shots would be needed within 12 months.Pfizer’s Dr. Mikael Dolsten&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/europe-coronavirus-pandemic-science-health-34c3f2536747a7c08980d7359a8de70c">told The Associated Press&nbsp;</a>last week that early data from the company’s booster study suggests people’s antibody levels jump five- to 10-fold after a third dose, compared to their second dose months earlier — evidence it believes supports the need for a booster.On Sunday,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/director" target="_blank">Dr. Anthony Fauci</a>&nbsp;didn’t rule out the possibility but said it was too soon for the government to recommend another shot. He said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FDA did the right thing last week by pushing back against Pfizer’s assertion with their statement that they did not view booster shots as necessary “at this time.”Fauci said clinical studies and laboratory data have yet to fully bear out the need for a booster to the current two-shot Pfizer and Moderna vaccines or the one-shot Johnson &amp; Johnson regimen.“Right now, given the data and the information we have, we do not need to give people a third shot,” he said. “That doesn’t mean we stop there. ... There are studies being done now ongoing as we speak about looking at the feasibility about if and when we should be boosting people.”He said it was quite possible in the coming months “as data evolves” that the government may urge a booster based on such factors as age and underlying medical conditions. “Certainly it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely at some time, we will need a boost,″ Fauci said.Monday’s planned meeting between Pfizer and U.S. health officials was first reported by The Washington Post.Currently only about 48% of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated. Some parts of the country have far lower immunization rates, and in those places the delta variant is surging. Last week, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC director, said that’s leading to “two truths” — highly immunized swaths of America are getting back to normal while hospitalizations are rising in other places.Fauci said it was inexplicable that some Americans are so resistant to getting a vaccine when scientific data show how effective it is in staving off COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, and he was dismayed by efforts to block making vaccinations more accessible, such as Biden’s suggestion of door-to-door outreach.Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark., agreed Sunday that there is a vaccine resistance in Southern and rural states like his because “you have that more conservative approach, skepticism about government.”Describing his efforts to boost vaccinations in his state, which is seeing rising infections, Hutchinson said “no one wants an agent knocking on a door,” but “we do want those that do not have access otherwise to make sure they know about it.”The grassroots component of the federal vaccination campaign has been in operation since April, when supplies of shots began outpacing demand. It was outlined and funded by Congress in the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill passed in March and overwhelmingly is carried out by local officials and private sector workers and volunteers.Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., blasted opposition to vaccination efforts from some GOP lawmakers as “absolute insanity.” He said House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy of California and others in the party need to speak out against “these absolute clown politicians playing on your vaccine fears for their own selfish gain.”Fauci appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union,” ABC’s “This Week” and CBS’ “Face the Nation”; Hutchinson spoke on ABC, and Kinzinger was on CNN.

Fauci: Too soon to say if you may need vaccine booster

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported five new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Friday. There was no case update Monday due to the Fourth of July holiday.

<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

As of Wednesday,&nbsp;the University of Kansas Health System reported two active COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed.

Since reporting began, there have been 3,770 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

Corrected 2:08 p.m. Wednesday to clarify number of new cases.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported five new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Friday. There was no case update Monday due to the Fourth of July holiday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Wednesday,&nbsp;the University of Kansas Health System reported two active COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed.Since reporting began, there have been 3,770 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.Corrected 2:08 p.m. Wednesday to clarify number of new cases.

KDHE: Five new virus cases in Ellis Co. since Friday

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.

As of Friday,&nbsp;the University of Kansas Health System reported no COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed.

Since reporting began, there have been 3,765 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Friday,&nbsp;the University of Kansas Health System reported no COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed.Since reporting began, there have been 3,765 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: One new virus case in Ellis Co. since Wednesday

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported three new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Monday.

As of Wednesday, the University of Kansas Health System reported two COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed.

Since reporting began, there have been 3,764 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported three new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Monday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Wednesday, the University of Kansas Health System reported two COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed.Since reporting began, there have been 3,764 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: Three new virus cases in Ellis Co. since Monday

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County had been identified since Friday — the first new case reported since June 16.

As of Monday, the University of Kansas Health System reported one COVID-19 inpatient at HaysMed.

Since reporting began, there have been 3,761 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County had been identified since Friday — the first new case reported since June 16.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Monday, the University of Kansas Health System reported one COVID-19 inpatient at HaysMed.Since reporting began, there have been 3,761 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: First new virus case since June 16 ID'd in Ellis Co.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday — with just one new case reported since June 16.

As of Friday,&nbsp;the University of Kansas Health System reported there were no COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed.

Since reporting began, there have been 3,760 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday — with just one new case reported since June 16.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Friday,&nbsp;the University of Kansas Health System reported there were no COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed.Since reporting began, there have been 3,760 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: Last new virus case reported in Ellis Co. was June 16

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Monday — with just one new case reported since June 16.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Monday — with just one new case reported since June 16.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Wednesday, the University of Kansas Health System reported two COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed.Since reporting began, there have been 3,760 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: No new virus cases in Ellis Co. since Monday

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.Since reporting began, there have been 3,760 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: No new virus cases in Ellis Co. since Wednesday

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.

The University of Kansas Health System on Friday said HaysMed reported its first active patient in more than a week.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure><div><iframe title="ECHS COVID-19 Weekly Update: June 18, 2021" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=5wvck-106a04f-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3&btn-skin=3&size=300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.The University of Kansas Health System on Friday said HaysMed reported its first active patient in more than a week.&nbsp;Since reporting began, there have been 3,760 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

🎙 No new virus cases in Ellis Co.; Kennedy talks vaccine data

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported just one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County had been identified in the past week.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported just one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County had been identified in the past week.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.Since reporting began, there have been 3,760 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: Just one new virus case in Ellis Co. in past week

Since reporting began, there have been 3,759 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.Since reporting began, there have been 3,759 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

As of Friday, the University of Kansas Health System reported there were zero COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed for three consecutive days.

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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Friday, the University of Kansas Health System reported there were zero COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed for three consecutive days.Since reporting began, there have been 3,759 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

TOPEKA— The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas increased by 269 to a total of 315,769, the state health department reported Friday afternoon.&nbsp;

The state reported 3 new COVID-19 deaths for a total of 5106.

<a href="https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/158/Data">Click here for Data</a> about the COVID-19 vaccine.

<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Click here&nbsp;</a>for additional virus numbers from the KDHE.

TOPEKA— The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas increased by 269 to a total of 315,769, the state health department reported Friday afternoon.&nbsp;The state reported 3 new COVID-19 deaths for a total of 5106.<a href="https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/158/Data">Click here for Data</a> about the COVID-19 vaccine.<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Click here&nbsp;</a>for additional virus numbers from the KDHE.<figure>
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KDHE: Latest coronavirus numbers in Kansas

WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials are investigating what appear to be higher than expected reports of heart inflammation in male teens and young adults after they get a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

It’s not clear if the heart inflammation is caused by the shots and the reports still are rare, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It urges everyone 12 and older to get vaccinated.

As of May 31, the agency had 275 preliminary reports of such inflammation in 16- to 24-year-olds, CDC’s Dr. Tom Shimabukuro told a government vaccine meeting on Thursday. That’s out of more than 12 million second-dose injections of the vaccines.

The cases seem to occur more often in men and in younger people, and most already have fully recovered, he said.

This kind of heart inflammation can be caused by a variety of infections, including a bout of COVID-19, as well as certain medications — and there have been rare reports following other types of vaccinations.

The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee will meet on June 18 to further evaluate the possible risk.

WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials are investigating what appear to be higher than expected reports of heart inflammation in male teens and young adults after they get a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.It’s not clear if the heart inflammation is caused by the shots and the reports still are rare, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It urges everyone 12 and older to get vaccinated.As of May 31, the agency had 275 preliminary reports of such inflammation in 16- to 24-year-olds, CDC’s Dr. Tom Shimabukuro told a government vaccine meeting on Thursday. That’s out of more than 12 million second-dose injections of the vaccines.The cases seem to occur more often in men and in younger people, and most already have fully recovered, he said.This kind of heart inflammation can be caused by a variety of infections, including a bout of COVID-19, as well as certain medications — and there have been rare reports following other types of vaccinations.The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee will meet on June 18 to further evaluate the possible risk.

CDC looking into reports of heart inflammation from vaccine

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County had been identified since Monday.

KDHE also reported an additional coronavirus-related death since Monday.

As of Monday, the University of Kansas Health System reported there were zero COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed.

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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County had been identified since Monday.KDHE also reported an additional coronavirus-related death since Monday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Monday, the University of Kansas Health System reported there were zero COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed.Since reporting began, there have been 3,759 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 73 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: One new virus case, one death in Ellis Co. since Monday

TOPEKA— The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas increased by 401 to a total of 315,500, the state health department reported Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;

The state reported 16 new COVID-19 deaths for a total of 5103.

TOPEKA— The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas increased by 401 to a total of 315,500, the state health department reported Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;The state reported 16 new COVID-19 deaths for a total of 5103.<a href="https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/158/Data">Click here for Data</a> about the COVID-19 vaccine.<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Click here&nbsp;</a>for additional virus numbers from the KDHE.<figure>
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Friday.

As of Monday, the University of Kansas Health System reported one recovering COVID-19 inpatient at HaysMed.

Since reporting began, there have been 3,758 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths.

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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Friday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Monday, the University of Kansas Health System reported one recovering COVID-19 inpatient at HaysMed.Since reporting began, there have been 3,758 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: No new virus cases in Ellis Co. since Friday

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported three new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.

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 </figure><div><iframe title="ECHS COVID-19 Weekly Update: June 4, 2021" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=c7hp8-1055ef8-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3&btn-skin=3&size=300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported three new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.Since reporting began, there have been 3,758 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths.

🎙 3 new cases in Ellis Co. since Wednesday; Kennedy talks vaccine incentives

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County had been identified in the past week.

As of Wednesday, the University of Kansas Health System reported two COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, both active cases.

Since reporting began, there have been 3,755 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County had been identified in the past week.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Wednesday, the University of Kansas Health System reported two COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, both active cases.Since reporting began, there have been 3,755 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: Just four new COVID cases in Ellis Co. in past week

As of Wednesday, the University of Kansas Health System reported three COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, one active and two recovering.

Since reporting began, there have been 3,751 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County had been identified since Monday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Wednesday, the University of Kansas Health System reported three COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, one active and two recovering.Since reporting began, there have been 3,751 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: One new virus case in Ellis Co. since Monday

As of Monday, the University of Kansas Health System reported three COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, one active and two recovering.

Since reporting began, there have been 3,750 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported no new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Friday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Monday, the University of Kansas Health System reported three COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, one active and two recovering.Since reporting began, there have been 3,750 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths.

KDHE: No new virus cases on Ellis Co. since Friday

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported two new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County identified since Wednesday.

As of Friday, the University of Kansas Health System reported three COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, one active and two recovering.

<figure>
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 </figure><div><iframe title="ECHS COVID-19 Weekly Update: May 21, 2021" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=id3v8-10423be-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3&btn-skin=3&size=300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported two new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County identified since Wednesday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Friday, the University of Kansas Health System reported three COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, one active and two recovering.Since reporting began, there have been 3,750 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths.

🎙 Two new virus cases in Ellis Co.; Kennedy discusses vaccine

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County identified since Monday.

KDHE also announced one additional coronavirus death, the first since March 10.

Since reporting began, there have been 3,748 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths — the last of which was reported on March 10.

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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday reported one new COVID-19 case in Ellis County identified since Monday.KDHE also announced one additional coronavirus death, the first since March 10.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.Since reporting began, there have been 3,748 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 72 coronavirus-related deaths — the last of which was reported on March 10.

KDHE: One new virus case, virus-related death since Monday

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Ellis Co.: Vaccines available for individuals 12 and older

By KEN CARPENTER <a href="https://greatbendpost.com/">Great Bend Post</a>

GREAT BEND — The Barton County Health Department is now reporting the first case of a COVID-19 variant in Barton County. Karen Winkleman, the County's Health Director, told Barton County Commissioners on Monday morning that she learned of the variant on Sunday night from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

"The variant that was identified as a variant of concern, [was] the B117 which is the United Kingdom variant," Winkleman reported, "and it has approximately a 50 percent increase in transmission."

Winkelman said 51 of the 105 counties in Kansas have reported the presence of a COVID variant.

In other news, she noted that Barton County continues to lag behind the state average in the percentage of vaccinations.

"The percentage of Kansas vaccinated is 39.9 percent, and that's with one dose, total population," she said. "And our total population vaccine rate in Barton County is 32.8. We did go up about one percent with the eligible population. This past week we are at 41.5 percent."

The County Health Department administered 113 doses this past week compared to 138 doses the week before.

The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children 12 years and older. Winkleman said she met with the county's school superintendents via Zoom last Friday to let them know that her department is willing to come to the schools to administer the vaccine.

KDHE has reported one additional COVID death in Barton County during the past week, bringing the total to 49.

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 </figure>By KEN CARPENTER <a href="https://greatbendpost.com/">Great Bend Post</a>GREAT BEND — The Barton County Health Department is now reporting the first case of a COVID-19 variant in Barton County. Karen Winkleman, the County's Health Director, told Barton County Commissioners on Monday morning that she learned of the variant on Sunday night from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment."The variant that was identified as a variant of concern, [was] the B117 which is the United Kingdom variant," Winkleman reported, "and it has approximately a 50 percent increase in transmission."Winkelman said 51 of the 105 counties in Kansas have reported the presence of a COVID variant.In other news, she noted that Barton County continues to lag behind the state average in the percentage of vaccinations."The percentage of Kansas vaccinated is 39.9 percent, and that's with one dose, total population," she said. "And our total population vaccine rate in Barton County is 32.8. We did go up about one percent with the eligible population. This past week we are at 41.5 percent."The County Health Department administered 113 doses this past week compared to 138 doses the week before.The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children 12 years and older. Winkleman said she met with the county's school superintendents via Zoom last Friday to let them know that her department is willing to come to the schools to administer the vaccine.KDHE has reported one additional COVID death in Barton County during the past week, bringing the total to 49.

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