Feb 07, 2022

KDHE: 32 new COVID cases in Ellis Co. since Friday

Posted Feb 07, 2022 6:00 PM
KDHE
KDHE

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Monday reported 32 new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Friday.

As of Monday morning, there were 29 COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, including nine active cases and 20 recovering cases. 

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The Kansas Hospital Organization reported last weekthat 54 percent of eligible Ellis County residents (5 and older) are fully vaccinated. The county-by-county vaccination rate report will no longer be published by KDHE.

Since reporting began, there have been 6,950 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 79 coronavirus-related deaths. 

Statewide COVID-19 curve
Statewide COVID-19 curve