Month: June 2020

COVID-19 case numbers almost same on Sunday

Wyandotte County reported 1,829 positive COVID-19 cases at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 21, according to the Unified Government COVID-19 website. It was an increase of two cases since 1 p.m. Saturday, June 20. (From UG COVID-19 website)

Wyandotte County reported 1,829 positive COVID-19 cases at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 21, according to the Unified Government COVID-19 website.

It was an increase of two cases since 1 p.m. Saturday, June 20. The UG’s COVID-19 test site in the parking lot of the UG Health Department at 6th and Ann had to close early on Friday because of the weather.

Outbreaks

Some of the newer locations reported on the Wyandotte County outbreak map included:

• Bonner Springs Nursing and Rehab, 5 cases, 520 E. Morse Ave., Bonner Springs, long-term care facility, date identified on June 18, case last reported on June 20.

• National Beef Packaging, 47 cases, 100 Osage Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, date identified, April 20; last known case reported, June 19.

• Pomp’s Tire, 6 cases, 1010 S. 12th St., Kansas City, Kansas, date identified, June 15, last known case reported, June 16.

• Amazon distribution warehouse, 22 cases, 6925 Riverview Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, date identified, May 1, last known case reported, June 11.

• Smithfield – Capstone Logistics, 9 cases, 2441 S. 98th St., Edwardsville, Kansas, date identified, May 7, last known case reported, June 2.

Pop-up test sites open on Monday through Friday

Pop-up test sites are open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in Wyandotte County. These sites are in addition to the regular testing site held afternoons at the parking lot of the UG Health Department at 6th and Ann. Other test sites are listed on the website at https://wyandotte-county-covid-19-hub-unifiedgov.hub.arcgis.com/pages/what-to-do-if-you-think-you-have-covid-19. The website includes information about who can receive a test.

The pop-up test sites and locations include:

• Monday, June 22: Mason Temple Church of God in Christ, 640 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Tuesday, June 23: KCKCC Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Thursday, June 25: Whitmore Park, Vibrant Health, 1412 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Thursday, June 25: Quindaro Community Center, Swope Health Services, 2726 Brown Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Wyandotte County COVID-19 outbreak map is online at
https://wyandotte-county-covid-19-hub-unifiedgov.hub.arcgis.com/#confimed-cases-in-detail.

COVID-19 test sites in Wyandotte County are listed at https://wyandotte-county-covid-19-hub-unifiedgov.hub.arcgis.com/pages/what-to-do-if-you-think-you-have-covid-19

The state’s COVID-19 test page is at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/280/COVID-19-Testing

Residents may visit the UG COVID-19 website at https://alpha.wycokck.org/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Information or call 311 for more information.


The UG’s COVID-19 information page is at https://alpha.wycokck.org/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Information.


Wyandotte County is currently under Phase 3. See covid.ks.gov.


The state plan’s frequently asked questions page is at https://covid.ks.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Reopening-FAQ_5.19.2020_Final.pdf.

The CDC’s COVID-19 web page is at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html.

Police notes

Shooting reported on North 47th

A suspect began shooting at a victim about 10:50 p.m. June 20 in the 1800 block of North 47th Street, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The victim had serious injuries and was treated a hospital, the report stated.

Assault report on State Avenue


An aggravated assault was reported at 11:55 p.m. June 20 in the 3700 block of State Avenue, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The suspect pointed a gun at the victim, the report stated. The suspect then fled.

Faith news

Wyandotte County is in Phase 3 under Kansas Ad Astra reopening plan. Local health officials said under Phase 3, people should keep a distance of 6 feet between themselves and others. They may sit closer to people who live in their households. Also, people should wear masks and should wash hands or use hand sanitizer.
Some faith groups will continue holding online or video services. In Wyandotte County, those who are older than 60 or who have other medical conditions should continue being very cautious, according to the Wyandotte County health officials Those who are sick should stay home, according to officials.
Residents are advised to visit the social media page of their church or faith organization, or to call them or email them, to see changes that have been made to regular schedules, or if there are video services planned on Sunday.


The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has information about churches reopening and also Masses, including a Mass at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 21, at https://livestream.com/archkck.


Blessed Sacrament, Christ the King and Our Lady and St. Rose Catholic churches have resumed in-person Masses, with some attendance guidelines. For more information, visit the churches’ websites or Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/Christ-the-King-Parish-KCKS-1392808997677579/, https://www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck and https://www.facebook.com/ourladyandsaintrose/. Mass is livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck.


Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services in person with social distancing at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 21. There also will be livestream services at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 21, on the church’s website https://www.opendoorkc.com/.


Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, plans to livestream at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, June 21, on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch, and people are welcome to attend the service in person, using social distancing and other health measures. Preschool is starting at 10:15 a.m. Sunday.


St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kansas, has a Mass online for Sunday, June 21. at https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK/. St. Patrick Church also has returned to in-person Masses, with reservations being taken.


St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Kansas, is planning livestream services on Facebook on Sunday, June 21. See stpaulskck.org and https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK/.


Sunset Hills Christian Church, 6347 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, plans to livestream at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday on the Facebook page of Pastor Mike Barnett, https://www.facebook.com/mike.barnett.528. Services are also provided through checkout of DVD or SD Card and can be sent by email upon request. People are welcome to attend the service in person using social distancing and other health measures. Masks are available or bring your own to wear while entering and leaving the church.


Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., is planning a livestream Sunday, June 21. For more information visit Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Wyandotteumc/ or online on the website at www.wyandotteumc.com.

Information about other church services in Wyandotte County may be available from the church’s social media page.
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