Harvey County News
Here is the latest weekly update from the Harvey County Health Department regarding COVID-19 in Harvey County:
Cases
◾ Cases to date: 3,802 (35 new cases since July 26)
◾ Recovered to date: 3,696 (25 recovered since July 26)
◾ Known active cases: 35 (Up nine since July 26)
◾ Deaths to date: 71
◾ Current hospitalizations: 2
Testing
🔹 Two-week percent positivity: 4.71% (Up 0.34% since July 26)
🔹 People tested to date: 17,106 (283 new people since July 26)
🔹 Total PCR tests to date: 35,179 (384 new tests since July 26)
Vaccinations
🔸 Residents vaccinated with one dose: 489.7 per 1,000 people
🔸 Residents 12+ vaccinated with one dose: 578.1 per 1,000 people
If you need a COVID-19 test, there is free testing through Harvey Drug and Gifts, Hesston Pharmacy and the WellHealth location at the Chisholm Trail Center in Newton. You can schedule an appointment through WellHealth at www.gogettested.com.
Quick reminder of the symptoms most commonly associated with COVID-19: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, and nausea or vomiting.
Vaccines remain one of the best defenses against COVID-19. The two-dose Pfizer vaccine is available to people 12 and older, while the two-dose Moderna series and one-dose Johnson & Johnson are available to those 18 and older. You can find a local health provider with the free vaccine of your choosing at www.vaccines.gov.
Additional local statistics can be found at any time on our COVID-19 dashboard: www.harveycounty.com/covid19stats
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Be cautious today if going outside. The air quality is low due smoke in the air.
Track the latest air quality conditions here: www.airnow.gov/?city=Newton&state=KS&country=USA
The Harvey County K-9 Unit Golf Tournament is coming up Aug. 28 at Hesston Golf Park. This annual event helps support K-9 Odie, with the money raised helping cover food, veterinarian bills, training and other expenses.
There are several ways to support Odie, from sponsoring part of the event or getting a team together to play. It's a relaxing, fun event for a good cause. More info in the flyer!Photos from Harvey County Sheriff's Office's post
Food & Farm Council will meet August 2, 4:00PM at 215 S. Pine St, 2nd floor.
Meeting is open to all. We have a virtual option too. Contact Lorrie at 316-283-5667 x 228 for info.
Interested in being a childcare provider? Time to sign up for an orientation class.
Childcare orientation class via Zoom on August 5, 2021, starting at 3:00pm. Reserve your spot by calling 620-694-2900. Ask for Michelle or Jeanette.
Cost is $20 for the class. This class is offered for adults only please.
Zumba pop-up fitness class tomorrow (Saturday, July 31st) at Harvey Drug and Gifts from 8 - 8:30 AM! Bring a friend, its FREE!
A culvert replacement project is scheduled to begin Monday for a culvert on Southeast 84th Street, between South Hillside and South Oliver roads. That's in a rural, southeastern part of the county.
Southeast 84th will be closed to thru traffic at the culvert work site for the duration of the project. Residents in the area will still have access to their homes.
This project will be completed by Mies Construction.A culvert replacement project is scheduled to begin Monday for a culvert on Southeast 84th Street, between South Hillside and South Oliver roads. That's in a rural, southeastern part of the county.
Southeast 84th will be closed to thru traffic at the culvert work site for the duration of the project. Residents in the area will still have access to their homes.
This project will be completed by Mies Construction.
It’s the Harvey County Free Fair! Come checkout all the booths - including ours!
#bcbskspathwaysPhotos from Healthy Harvey Coalition's post
Beautiful evening in Newton for the Harvey County Free Fair parade. Love seeing the communities celebrate each other! 👏
The Free Fair has events all throughout the weekend. Stop by and check it out!Photos from Harvey County's post
We love reporting for duty to serve our communities each day, but parade days are PROBABLYYYYYY our favorite day to come to work!
Good seeing everybody at the Harvey County Free Fair parade!Photos from Harvey County Sheriff's Office's post
Sharing an update on the lake at Harvey County East Park, but unfortunately, still no change in status. The lake remains under a harmful algal bloom WARNING. Swimming, skiing, jet skiing and wading are still not allowed at East Park until further notice. Boating is allowed only at no-wake speeds.
We'll continue to monitor the water, and if there is any change in status, we will post it here and on our website.
Please practice these recommendations if you visit East Park:
◾ Avoid all contact with the water
◾ Do no let people or pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water
◾ Swimming is not allowed
◾ Skiing, jet skiing and wading are not allowed
◾ Boating is allowed at no-wake speeds only
◾ If fish are caught for consumption, clean well with potable water and eat only the fillet portion.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has three categories for harmful algal blooms: watch, warning and hazard. East Park remains in a warning.
This only affects the water at East Park. West Park and Camp Hawk are not under any advisories, and remain open to all activities.
More info on harmful algal blooms: www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
Harmful Algal Blooms,public health,lake,Algal Bloom,blue-green algae,BGA,zones,Milford Reservoir,Harmful Algal BloomWe're recommending face masks be worn in all indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, due to COVID-19. Our recommendation follows in line with the guidance presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this week.
The recommendation includes encouraging staff and students to wear a face mask inside educational facilities.
"This is a recommendation, not a requirement, but we need to emphasize the urgency of sound public health precautions," said Harvey County Health Department Director Lynnette Redington. "Our duty is to provide public health tools and education. Wearing a face mask around others and getting a COVID-19 vaccination are two significantly effective measures against COVID-19."
The recommendation is made in consultation with Dr. Doyle Detweiler, public health officer for Harvey County.
CDC data cites Harvey County as having substantial community transmission of COVID-19 as of July 26. That data can be found here: covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
More local data on COVID-19 can be found at www.harveycounty.com/covid19stats
To find a local health provider and the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, visit www.vaccines.gov.
COVID Data Tracker
CDC’s home for COVID-19 data. Visualizations, graphs, and data in one easy-to-use website.Farm & Food Council is seeking ways to grow our food base in Harvey County AND the access to it!
Next meeting is Monday, August 2, 4:00PM at 215 S. Pine Street, 2nd floor.
If you have questions about the council, give Lorrie a call at 316-283-1637.
The Harvey County Health Department is recommending face masks be worn in all indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, due to COVID-19. The Health Department's recommendation follows in line with the guidance presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this week.
The recommendation includes encouraging staff and students to wear a face mask inside educational facilities.
"This is a recommendation, not a requirement, but we need to emphasize the urgency of sound public health precautions," said Harvey County Health Department Director Lynnette Redington. "Our duty is to provide public health tools and education. Wearing a face mask around others and getting a COVID-19 vaccination are two significantly effective measures against COVID-19."
The recommendation is made in consultation with Dr. Doyle Detweiler, public health officer for Harvey County.
CDC data cites Harvey County as having substantial community transmission of COVID-19 as of July 26. That data can be found here: covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
More local data on COVID-19 can be found at www.harveycounty.com/covid19stats
To find a local health provider and the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, visit www.vaccines.gov.
COVID Data Tracker
CDC’s home for COVID-19 data. Visualizations, graphs, and data in one easy-to-use website.Are you looking for some friendly veggies? Riverpark produce has a lot for you to choose from. You can find them at the HV CO farmers market on Saturdays from 8am to 11am, the Moundridge Market on Tuesday afternoons or everyday at their self serve road stand on Riverpark road, 1.5miles south of Dutch ave.Photos from Harvey County Food & Farm Council's post
One hundred years of excellent service to the citizens of Hesston and Harvey County.Photos from Hesston Fire/EMS's post
Interested in being a childcare provider?
Attend the childcare orientation class via Zoom on August 5, 2021, starting at 3:00pm. Reserve your spot by calling 620-694-2900. Ask for Michelle or Jeanette.
Cost is $20 for the class. This class is offered for adults only please.”
Parents/Guardians of HIGH SCHOOLERS ages 16-18, it's time for their meningococcal vaccination - or Meningitis.
Contact us for an appointment 316-283-1637 or schedule with your teen's provider now!
www.kdheks.gov/immunize/download/2021-2022_School_Requirement_K-12.pdfParents/Guardians of HIGH SCHOOLERS ages 16-18, it's time for their meningococcal vaccination - or Meningitis.
Contact us for an appointment 316-283-1637 or schedule with your teen's provider now!
www.kdheks.gov/immunize/download/2021-2022_School_Requirement_K-12.pdf
Several hot days in the forecast coming up. If you do need to be outside, take frequent breaks and stay hydrated. Better yet, stay indoors and check out the Olympics.
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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
Aug 3 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 4 Healthy Harvey Coalition meeting @ 12:00 PM |
Aug 9 Parks Advisory Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
Aug 10 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 17 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 24 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 31 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 6 Labor Day (County facilities closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 7 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 13 Food and Farm Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM |
Sep 14 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 21 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 28 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 5 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 6 Healthy Harvey Coalition meeting @ 12:00 PM |
Oct 11 |
Oct 12 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 19 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 26 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
