MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County case count was updated Saturday night.
There have been 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. The latest identified positive is a male in his 70s recovering at home. That case has known exposure at the facility with a cluster in McPherson County.
Eight of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines set forth by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Two of the cases are hospitalized.
Please depend on health authorities to provide the most accurate information. If you are experiencing a fever, shortness of breath or a cough, call your health care provider. If you do not have a health care provider, call your local hospital.
McPherson County residents are encouraged to help the community and our health care system flatten the curve and slow the spread of coronavirus. They can do this by following the stay at home order, covering all coughs and sneezes, washing hands for 20 seconds with soap and water and wearing cloth face coverings or homemade masks when in public.