HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department announced Thursday that there is a surge in COVID cases in the county.
In the past week the number of positive cases increased from 11 to 31. The department says cases are also increasing rapidly in the eastern part of Kansas as well as in long-term care facilities, partially due to the highly contagious Delta variant. The Reno County Health Department is asking county residents to be proactive by getting the vaccine. As of Thursday less than half of Reno County residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Dr. Robert Sourk, Pulmonologist with the Hutchinson Clinic, sees a clear connection between the lack of vaccination and hospitalization, and is encouraging his patients to get the vaccine immediately.
COVID-19 vaccinations are available to anyone over the age of 12. Vaccines are free to any resident, regardless of citizen status or insurance. Visit https://vaccinefinder.org/ for a list of local options and availability. For a free ride to one of the vaccine sites, call RCAT at 620-694-2913.
The Health Department is accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations during their normal operating hours. They will also be holding two Saturday vaccination clinics on July 24 and August 14 from 8 am to noon. For more information about the vaccine or upcoming clinics, call 620-694-2900.
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