GREAT BEND TRIBUNE State revises some death counts
The total number of deaths related to COVID-19 in Kansas was adjusted downward last week, from 4,851 on Wednesday, March 10, to 4,824 on Friday, March 12, or 27 fewer, according to numbers released by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. On Monday, Barton County’s COVID-19 death toll was adjusted from 48 to 46 and Pawnee County’s was adjusted from 14 to 13.
The KDHE explained that the decrease in deaths is attributed to the review of death certificates. “Deaths initially reported to KDHE/Local Health Departments as COVID-19 related were identified during the review process as not having COVID-19 as the main cause or contributing cause of death. This is a normal process that occurs.”
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GREAT BEND TRIBUNE Barton County vaccinations continue March 3
As of the end of last week, there have been 4,314 first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered through the Barton County Health Department, according to County Administrator Phil Hathcock.
Another drive-through vaccination clinic is planned for Wednesday, March 3. As before, vaccines will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis at the Expo III grounds west of Great Bend. Booster doses for individuals who received their first dose on or before Feb. 3 will be administered from 9 a.m. to noon. First doses will be available starting at 2 p.m. These are available to persons aged 65 years or older, people who live in congregate settings and high-contact critical workers as outlined in Phase 2 of the Governor’s plan.