NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Pete Rogers – Phillips County Public Health Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                  September 14, 2021

4 New Positive Cases of Novel Coronavirus in Phillips County

Phillips County – The Phillips County Health Department was notified on September 14, 2021 of 4 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus in Phillips County.   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.

1 under the age of 1

1 under the age of 18

1 in the 30s

1 in the 50s

Community and overall:

Active 22

Probable 35, 33 of these have resolved

Resolved 692

Deaths 19

Totaling 733 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