Coronavirus update: Kansas variant cases jump almost 13% including two new strains Jason Tidd and Michael Stavola, The Wichita Eagle
Apr. 23 COVID-19 variants in Kansas increased by 23 to 203, or a 12.7% jump, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Friday.
The two-day jump included two new variants: one in Ellis County and one in Sedgwick County.
The former was a strand first detected in Brazil; the latter in New York. Both are considered variants of interest, which are not as severe as the variants of concern that make up the other 201 variant cases in Kansas, according to the KDHE.
Kansas counties with variants also climbed by three to 28. The counties with newly discovered variants are Montgomery, Riley and Clark counties.
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The Sedgwick County Health Department is offering more opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccination in the next few weeks.
The department is working with community partners to offer clinics at Wichita churches and a rec center to make the vaccine available throughout the community.
Here’s where to go:
Friday, April 9: Pathway Church, 18800 W. Kellogg Dr., Goddard from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Only 300 shots are available for walk-ins on a first-come, first serve basis.
Sunday, April 11: St. Mary’s Baptist Church, 1648 E. 17th St. N. Wichita from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call (316) 265-20441 for an appointment.
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Sedgwick County is working to provide mobile clinics to administer the COVID vaccine across the Wichita area.
The County’s health department will be running the following sites. Shots will be given on a first-come-first-served walk-in basis. Only 300 shots are being offered at these locations.
Wednesday, April 7 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Wichita Heart of Christ | 856 S. Green St., Wichita
Friday, April 9 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Pathway Church | 18800 W. Kellogg Dr., Goddard
Partner facilities will also be running mobile clinics with assistance from the county. Clinics will run on the following schedule, and you’ll need to call ahead to make an appointment.