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Local counties see virus increases

By Brian Hagen/Associated Press

06/17/2020

(KAIR)--Although most Kansas counties are seeing a downward trend in COVID-19 related hospitalizations and deaths, 13 of the state’s 105 counties are experiencing increasing rates.

That word came in a social media post Wednesday morning from Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.

The local counties of Atchison and Brown are among the baker’s dozen seeing a rise.

Atchison County has had 27 cases, with 24 having recovered, leaving three active cases as of Wednesday.
Brown County has had 13 cases to date, with 12 recovered.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Wednesday said the state has seen 11,681 confirmed positive cases in 91 counties.
247 Kansas deaths are reported.

Meanwhile, the Associated Press reports that health officials are reporting 41 cases of the coronavirus and one death linked to funeral services and visitations in Topeka’s Shawnee County.

The county's health department says the positive cases include residents from five different counties. Health officials urged families to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and work with funeral directors and religious leaders to keep services safe.

Possible steps include wearing masks, limiting attendance, practicing social distancing and using technology to connect virtually.

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