Ellis County Health DepartmentEllis County Health Department is happy to report that through the COVID Community Vaccine Initiative,
810 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered this week. Through a tremendous outpouring of
support from the medical community, volunteers, and community partnerships the vaccine clinic is
running successfully. We will begin again next week pending delivery of more vaccine from the State of
Kansas. If you have not registered please do so at www.ellisco.net or
<a href="https://form.jotform.com/210066258239051">https://form.jotform.com/210066258239051</a>. After registering, watch for an email or text message
from our partner, First Care Clinic, confirming your appointment time for vaccination. Currently this
opportunity is only open to individuals who live or work in Ellis County. If you are unable to access the
website, you may call 785-621-1812 for assistance with registration. The Hays Public Library has also
teamed up with ECHD to provide access to computers and assistance with registration. You may call
them at 785-625-9014.
<h2>Mortality Data</h2>ECHD is not notified directly of mortality associated with COVID-19 or for any other morbidities. This
data is reported by the patient’s physician on the certificate of death and reported directly to the State
of Kansas. The State of Kansas then confirms this death and updates the patient’s record. This process
can take months which leads to a lag in data reporting at the local level. To provide the most accurate
and up to date information beginning February 1, 2021 ECHD will no longer be reporting deaths
associated with COVID-19 on our dashboard. We encourage everyone to access this information on the
<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">KDHE Dashboard</a>.
In 2020, the KDHE reported 58 Ellis County deaths associated with COVID-19. Eighty one percent of the
overall COVID-19 associated mortality in Ellis County is in the most vulnerable population, those over 75
years of age. Below you will find a graph with case and mortality data. We want to extend our deepest
condolences to anyone who has lost a family member or loved one during this past year. We fully
understand the toll this pandemic has taken on everyone.

Ellis Co. Health Dept.: More than 800 doses of vaccine administered this week