HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department announced Friday that, in response to the declining COVID-19 numbers in Reno County, it will discontinue the COVID dashboard, effective Monday, March 7.
As of Friday, reported active cases are currently at 18 with 54.57% of residents having received at least one dose of the vaccine. County numbers can still be viewed on the KDHE dashboard at www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas. General COVID information is available on the Reno County website at www.renogov.org/health.
“With the decline in COVID cases, we feel our time can be better spent on different educational initiatives,” Health Department Director Karla Nichols said. “The Community Health Assessment this April will also help us refocus our efforts where they’re needed the most.”
The health department still encourages vaccination as an important mitigation measure. All Reno County residents over the age of 5 are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination. Walk-ins are accepted for ages 12 and over, but appointments are required for ages 5-11 by calling 620-694-2900, ext. 6.
In order to increase community access, the health department has also expanded its operating hours:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday from 7:30 a.m. to noon.
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