NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Pete Rogers – Phillips County Public Health Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                  September 13, 2021

22 New Positive Cases of Novel Coronavirus in Phillips County

Phillips County – The Phillips County Health Department was notified of 9 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus in Phillips County from September 4 through September 10 and an additional 13 positive cases today.  With the re-emergence of the virus and the emergence of the Delta variant in Phillips County, we encourage everyone to stay ever vigilant.  As a reminder, testing and vaccinations remain available to those wanting either.

5 cases ranging in age from 10-17

3 individuals in their 20s

3 individuals in their 30s

1 in the 40s

3 in their 50s

6 in their 60s

1 in the 70s

Community and overall:

Active 20

Probable 35, 32 of these have resolved

Resolved 690

Deaths 19

Totaling 729 positive cases since March 2020

Phillips County residents can stay informed by visiting:

www.phillipscountyks.org , www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus or http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

For general information, you may contact the EOC at 785-540-4262.

Pete Rogers

Phillips County Health Officer