Mar 21, 2022

KDHE: Just one new COVID case in Ellis Co. since Friday

Posted Mar 21, 2022 6:39 PM
KDHE
KDHE

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

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As of Monday morning, HaysMed reported two COVID inpatients, both recovering.

On Wednesday, the Kansas Hospital Association reported 54 percent of eligible Ellis County residents (5 and older) are considered fully vaccinated — a figure that has remained constant for several weeks.

The Mayo Clinic reported that as of March 13, just more than 65 percent of all eligible Americans and about 61 percent of eligible Kansans are considered fully vaccinated.

Since reporting began, there have been 7,133 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 79 coronavirus-related deaths. 

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