Jan 24, 2022

KDHE: 103 new COVID cases in Ellis County since Friday

Posted Jan 24, 2022 6:15 PM
KDHE
KDHE

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported 103 new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Friday.

There have been 1,315 new coronavirus cases reported in Ellis County in January. 

As of Monday morning, there were 23 COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, including 15 active cases and eight recovering cases. 

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The KDHE reported on Monday that 51 percent of eligible Ellis County residents (age 5 and older) are fully vaccinated, noting the vaccination rate for the eligible Kansas population (5 and older) is approximately 63 percent.

Since reporting began, there have been 6,489 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 78 coronavirus-related deaths. 

Statewide COVID-19 curve / KDHE
Statewide COVID-19 curve / KDHE