Harvey County Covid-19 Information
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Look what is happening with our neighbors to the north! What do you like about or want in our parks here in Harvey County?Photos from McPherson Park Department's post
If this spurt of cold weather has you craving soup, come by Zion Lutheran's 12th annual soup supper! Donations from this year's event are going toward our Community Emergency Response Team.
We're just getting our local CERT team underway. Our CERT is a group of community volunteers that assist emergency responders during a disaster, filling in to help out where needed. We're still in the beginning stages of forming our CERT, and donations from the soup supper will go a long way to getting us off the ground.
Stop by Zion Lutheran (225 S. Poplar St. in Newton) this Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. More than 15 types of soup to sample!If this spurt of cold weather has you craving soup, come by Zion Lutheran's 12th annual soup supper! Donations from this year's event are going toward our Community Emergency Response Team.
We're just getting our local CERT team underway. Our CERT is a group of community volunteers that assist emergency responders during a disaster, filling in to help out where needed. We're still in the beginning stages of forming our CERT, and donations from the soup supper will go a long way to getting us off the ground.
Stop by Zion Lutheran (225 S. Poplar St. in Newton) this Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. More than 15 types of soup to sample!
Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a day meant to encourage people to be civically engaged and help Americans vote.
If you want to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of poll workers, visit www.eac.gov/help-america-vote. If you'd like to help locally, call us at 316-284-6840.Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a day meant to encourage people to be civically engaged and help Americans vote.
If you want to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of poll workers, visit www.eac.gov/help-america-vote. If you'd like to help locally, call us at 316-284-6840.
Here is the latest weekly update from the Harvey County Health Department regarding COVID-19 in Harvey County:
Cases
◾ Cases to date: 8,384 (886 new cases since Jan. 17)
◾ Recovered to date: 7,532 (957 new recovered since Jan. 17)
◾ Known active cases: 746 (Down 79 since Jan. 17)
◾ Deaths to date: 106
◾ Current hospitalizations: 7
Testing
🔷 Two-week percent positivity: 22.5% (Up 3.3% since Jan. 17)
🔷 People tested to date: 24,959 (608 new people since Jan. 17)
🔷 Total PCR tests to date: 58,128 (2,099 new tests since Jan. 17)
Vaccinations
🔶 Residents vaccinated with at least one dose: 629.6 per 1,000 people
🔶 Residents 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose: 667.3 per 1,000 people
(Due to the holiday the previous week, this week's report reflects data from Jan. 15 through Jan. 24)
This past week, the federal government launched a website where a household can order four free at-home COVID-19 tests. These are rapid antigen tests that can provide results in about 30 minutes. To order the tests, visit www.covidtests.gov.
Additionally, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment expanded its hours of operation for free COVID-19 PCR testing at the Chisholm Trail Center in Newton. The site is now open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. An appointment is not necessary. You can find more testing sites in Harvey County at www.knowbeforeyougoks.com.
The number of positive cases has increased significantly in recent weeks. If you receive a positive COVID-19 test, please begin to isolate for five days and notify close contacts that you are positive. The KDHE or the Health Department will attempt to contact you with more information and to answer questions, but due to the caseload burden, there will be delays. We are focusing our case investigation on people under 18 and those 60 and older.
Additional local statistics can be found at any time on our COVID-19 dashboard: www.harveycounty.com/covid19stats
COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests
COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.Timeline photosDid you know?
There is a severe nationwide blood shortage that is impacting our community. According to the American Red Cross:
➡️ Every 2 second someone in the U.S. needs blood and/or platelets
➡️ A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood
➡️ One blood donation can help save more than one life
How can you help?
✔️ Donate blood. Find a blood drive near you www.redcrossblood.org/
✔️ Drive safely to avoid accidents
✔️ Until the shortage is over, avoid recreational activities that could result in injuries with significant blood loss (woodworking, climbing ladders, extreme contact sports or activities)
✔️ If you are on blood thinners, take extra precautions to avoid injury
✔️ Volunteer to help at a community blood drive
Today at NMC Health, several people volunteered to help by donating. Shelly Huffman (photographed) was one of the donors.
“It’s the least I can do, it’s something I have control over in a situation I have no control, like a pandemic," she said as she donated. Shelly heard about the blood shortage and her first thought was stepping up and donating.
"I would think that if I needed it I would want it to be there for me."
If you can donate, please do. If you can't donate, please be an advocate for blood donations. In an emergency situation, ever little bit helps.
We're hiring for a full-time deputy position at our Detention Center. It's a great opportunity for someone interested in getting their start in law enforcement, or someone looking for a change in their career path.
If you'd like to join our team, you can find more info about the position, or apply, here: ksgovjobs.com/Vacancies/VacancyDetail/694We're hiring for a full-time deputy position at our Detention Center. It's a great opportunity for someone interested in getting their start in law enforcement, or someone looking for a change in their career path.
If you'd like to join our team, you can find more info about the position, or apply, here: ksgovjobs.com/Vacancies/VacancyDetail/694
Great way to give back to your community!Did you know?
There is a severe nationwide blood shortage that is impacting our community. According to the American Red Cross:
➡️ Every 2 second someone in the U.S. needs blood and/or platelets
➡️ A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood
➡️ One blood donation can help save more than one life
How can you help?
✔️ Donate blood. Find a blood drive near you www.redcrossblood.org/
✔️ Drive safely to avoid accidents
✔️ Until the shortage is over, avoid recreational activities that could result in injuries with significant blood loss (woodworking, climbing ladders, extreme contact sports or activities)
✔️ If you are on blood thinners, take extra precautions to avoid injury
✔️ Volunteer to help at a community blood drive
Today at NMC Health, several people volunteered to help by donating. Shelly Huffman (photographed) was one of the donors.
“It’s the least I can do, it’s something I have control over in a situation I have no control, like a pandemic," she said as she donated. Shelly heard about the blood shortage and her first thought was stepping up and donating.
"I would think that if I needed it I would want it to be there for me."
If you can donate, please do. If you can't donate, please be an advocate for blood donations. In an emergency situation, ever little bit helps.
FYIThe Harvey County Commission, in conjunction with the new 2020 U.S. Census data and the annual organization of the board, recently reviewed how the local county commission districts were distributed. It was determined to maintain the previous precinct distributions. In other words, the county commission districts are remaining the same.
The population of each district:
▪ District 1: 11,040
▪ District 2: 11,437
▪ District 3: 11,547
The Harvey County Commission, in conjunction with the new 2020 U.S. Census data and the annual organization of the board, recently reviewed how the local county commission districts were distributed. It was determined to maintain the previous precinct distributions. In other words, the county commission districts are remaining the same.
The population of each district:
▪ District 1: 11,040
▪ District 2: 11,437
▪ District 3: 11,547
If you need a great way to volunteer in your community and get involved in a wide range of projects, give the Healthy Harvey Coalition a look.
Here's a few of their recent efforts and accomplishments:
🍎 Installing local bike repair stations
🍎 Establishing bike and pedestrian master plans for municipalities
🍎 Encouraging tobacco-free events
🍎 Improving walking, hiking and biking paths
🍎 Working to prevent drug and nicotine use and supporting rehabilitation efforts
🍎 Updating local resource and food guides
🍎 Providing their support for a bunch of initiatives, such as T-21, mental health first aid programs, the new drug court and a lot more.
The Coalition has regular meetings, as well as various sub-groups focused on specific priorities. You'll also see the members out and about volunteering at lots of different community events. For more info, visit www.healthyharveycoalition.com or call 316-283-1637.If you need a great way to volunteer in your community and get involved in a wide range of projects, give the Healthy Harvey Coalition a look.
Here's a few of their recent efforts and accomplishments:
🍎 Installing local bike repair stations
🍎 Establishing bike and pedestrian master plans for municipalities
🍎 Encouraging tobacco-free events
🍎 Improving walking, hiking and biking paths
🍎 Working to prevent drug and nicotine use and supporting rehabilitation efforts
🍎 Updating local resource and food guides
🍎 Providing their support for a bunch of initiatives, such as T-21, mental health first aid programs, the new drug court and a lot more.
The Coalition has regular meetings, as well as various sub-groups focused on specific priorities. You'll also see the members out and about volunteering at lots of different community events. For more info, visit www.healthyharveycoalition.com or call 316-283-1637.
We're in a bit of a cold spell here. On the bright side, only ✌️ more months 'til spring! Hang in there!Photos from Harvey County Parks's post
If you're looking for a free COVID-19 vaccine (or booster!), here's the guidelines for each option:
Pfizer
▪️ Available ages: 5 and older
▪️ Primary doses: Two
▪️ Booster dose: For people 12 and older five months after primary series
Moderna
▪️ Available ages: 18 and older
▪️ Primary doses: Two
▪️ Booster dose: For people 18 and older five months after primary series
Johnson & Johnson
▪️ Available ages: 18 and older
▪️ Primary doses: One
▪️ Booster dose: For people 18 and older two months after first dose
We have Moderna available here. You can make an appointment by calling 316-283-1637. You can find other health providers and the vaccines they have available at www.vaccines.gov.
Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you
Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you
Vaccines.gov helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.The Health Department will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 19 for staff training.
We will still continue to contact individuals who have received a positive test for COVID-19, though due to the significant number of new cases, there may be a delay. If you have questions regarding COVID-19, here's a few sources for more info:
Quarantine and Isolation: www.harveycounty.com/quarantine-and-isolation.html
Vaccinations: www.harveycounty.com/covid19vaccine
Statistics: www.harveycounty.com/covid19stats
Quarantine and Isolation
Harvey County is located in south central Kansas, along the Little Arkansas River. Harvey County is approximately ten miles north of the City of Wichita, and is within the northern portion of the Wichita Metropolitan Statistical Area. The County encompasses 540 square miles, is 18 miles wide in its....Here is the latest weekly update from the Harvey County Health Department regarding COVID-19 in Harvey County:
Cases
◾ Cases to date: 7,498 (529 new cases since Jan. 10)
◾ Recovered to date: 6,575 (106 new recovered since Jan. 10)
◾ Known active cases: 825 (Up 422 since Jan. 10)
◾ Deaths to date: 98
◾ Current hospitalizations: 12
Testing
🔷 Two-week percent positivity: 19.2% (Up 3.9% since Jan. 10)
🔷 People tested to date: 24,351 (195 new people since Jan. 10)
🔷 Total PCR tests to date: 56,029 (768 new tests since Jan. 10)
Vaccinations
🔶 Residents vaccinated with at least one dose: 624.0 per 1,000 people
🔶 Residents 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose: 661.3 per 1,000 people
(Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, this week's report reflects data only through Jan. 14)
This past week, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed the first cases of the omicron variant in Harvey County. While it is important to know that this specific variant has been confirmed here, it is possible the omicron variant was here before these cases. The KDHE only conducts genomic sequencing for a sample of positive tests.
Omicron likely spreads more easily. Additionally, we have - by far - more known active COVID-19 cases in Harvey County than we have at any point in the pandemic. Wearing a mask can reduce exposures, and COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective in reducing the risk of serious illness, hospitalization and death. You can find health providers and the vaccines they have available at www.vaccines.gov.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recently updated its quarantine and isolation guidance. A person that has received a positive COVID-19 test should begin to isolate for five days. Due to the significant number of positive cases right now, there may be a delay in the KDHE or Health Department getting in contact with you. More info: harveycounty.com/quarantine-and-isolation.html
Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you
Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you
Vaccines.gov helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.🌨 We've got some potential snow and strong winds coming into town this weekend, so we're in a winter weather advisory through Saturday at 6 p.m. Inclement weather is expected to start later this evening. If you're traveling, be prepared for potentially slick roads. 🌨🌨 We've got some potential snow and strong winds coming into town this weekend, so we're in a winter weather advisory through Saturday at 6 p.m. Inclement weather is expected to start later this evening. If you're traveling, be prepared for potentially slick roads. 🌨
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HMC Med Kitchen | Episode 1: Black Bean Shakshuka
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New Year's resolutions can be tough. Maybe you're wanting to volunteer more, get involved in the community, be a little more active. We'd love for you to consider volunteering for the Harvey County Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit.
Our reserves fill the same roles as a regular deputy - same vehicle, same clothes, same authority - but they give freely of their time. These men and women help out during busy weekend shifts and for big events like the Harvey County Free Fair. It takes a lot of resources to cover a whole county or event, and we're grateful these folks share some of the duties.
Mark Scheffler is the captain of our reserves, and he's always glad to find a few new recruits. If you want to learn more, call 316-284-6960.New Year's resolutions can be tough. Maybe you're wanting to volunteer more, get involved in the community, be a little more active. We'd love for you to consider volunteering for the Harvey County Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit.
Our reserves fill the same roles as a regular deputy - same vehicle, same clothes, same authority - but they give freely of their time. These men and women help out during busy weekend shifts and for big events like the Harvey County Free Fair. It takes a lot of resources to cover a whole county or event, and we're grateful these folks share some of the duties.
Mark Scheffler is the captain of our reserves, and he's always glad to find a few new recruits. If you want to learn more, call 316-284-6960.
Registration is now open for the 2022 Women Managing the Farm conference!
The Women Managing the Farm Conference is set for February 9-11, 2022, will be held in Manhattan, Kansas. Since 2005, the event has brought together women farmers, rural business leaders and landowners. The Women Managing the Farm Conference will continue to offer a supportive setting in which women can develop the skills, resources and knowledge needed for success in a competitive agricultural environment.
Featuring Keynote Speaker "Fancy Lady Cowgirl" Courtenay DeHoff and an action-packed list of other keynote and breakout session speakers.
Conference speakers and sessions are selected and designed to keep women thriving within their rural communities and informed on the latest advancements in agriculture.
Breakout Sessions include:
*Employee Management – Farms in Kansas
*Farm Service Agency Farm Programs
*Soil Health
*Farm Tax Update
*Land Transition
*And Many More!
Registration for the conference is available at womenmanagingthefarm.com
*Early Bird conference fee is $150.00 until January 12, 2022
*Pre-conference sessions are an additional $25.00
*Scholarships are available, applications are accepted through January 14, 2022
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Welcome to Harvey County
Nearly 35,000 residents call Harvey County home. The county landscape pairs picturesque country living with vibrant downtown shopping centers. Harvey County serves the cities of Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, Newton, North Newton, Sedgwick, and Walton, as well as 15 townships.
Harvey County is home to a bustling airport and train service, innovative economic leaders, sprawling parks, and welcoming school districts. Food and entertainment opportunities abound, with even more amenities within a short driving distance to our friendly neighboring counties.
Events Schedule
Feb 1 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Feb 15 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Feb 21 Presidents Day (Courthouse closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Mar 1 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Mar 8 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Mar 15 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Mar 22 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Mar 29 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Apr 5 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Apr 12 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Apr 19 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Apr 26 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
