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COVID-19 case numbers reported

Wyandotte County reported an increase of 41 COVID-19 cases on Sunday, Dec. 27, according to the Unified Government’s COVID-19 webpage. There were a cumulative 14,191 cases. There were no additional deaths reported, for a cumulative total of 193.

The Mid-America Regional Council on Sunday reported 117,470 total cumulative cases, with, 1,402 total cumulative deaths in the nine-county Kansas City region. The average number of new hospitalizations was 160.

The Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 dashboard on Sunday reported 19,129,368 total cumulative cases in the United States, with 333,110 total deaths.

Free COVID-19 testing available Monday

Free COVID-19 testing is available from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas.

The pop-up test is sponsored by the Wyandotte County Health Equity Task Force and Vibrant Health.

The Unified Government Health Department has moved its COVID-19 testing from the 6th and Ann location to the former Kmart at 78th and State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. The hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. There are holiday hours this week. They are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, and closed Friday, Jan. 1.

Tests are free for those who live or work in Wyandotte County. The tests are nasopharyngeal swab tests. The Health Department no longer uses saliva tests.

The tests now are open to asymptomatic people as well as those who have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19. Check with the UG Health Department’s Facebook page to see if there have been any changes in the schedule. Bring something that shows that you live or work in Wyandotte County, such as a utility bill.

Testing sites are at https://wyandotte-county-covid-19-hub-unifiedgov.hub.arcgis.com/pages/what-to-do-if-you-think-you-have-covid-19.

For more test sites, also see https://www.gogettested.com/kansas.

For more information about the testing site at the former Kmart location, visit https://alpha.wycokck.org/files/assets/public/health/documents/covid/10092020_newtestingsitewyco.pdf.

To see information about the UG giving vaccines to health care workers, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/ug-to-start-giving-covid-19-vaccines-to-health-department-and-ems-personnel-next-week/.

The KDHE vaccine report is at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1677/Vaccine-Update-12-16-20.

Cards and letters of encouragement for caregivers at KU Health System may be sent to Share Joy, care of Patient Relations, 4000 Cambridge St., Mailstop 1021, Kansas City, Kansas, 66160. Emails can be sent to [email protected].

Wyandotte County is under a mandatory mask and social distancing order. Also, the Wyandotte County health order with a limit of 10 persons to a gathering, and a closing time of 10 p.m. for restaurants and bars, with other new restrictions, is at https://alpha.wycokck.org/files/assets/public/health/documents/covid/11162020localhealthorderexecuted.pdf.

The UG COVID-19 webpage is at https://alpha.wycokck.org/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Information.

The KDHE’s COVID-19 webpage is at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/.

The KC Region COVID-19 Hub dashboard is at https://marc2.org/covidhub/.

The Wyandotte County page on the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 website is at https://bao.arcgis.com/covid-19/jhu/county/20209.html.

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

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. There is a mask order in effect in Wyandotte County, requiring masks to be worn inside any public space.

Some faith groups are 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.
More details about Wyandotte County health guidelines for churches are at https://www.wycokck.org/WycoKCK/media/Health-Department/Documents/Communicable%20Disease/COVID19/COVID-19GuidelinesForChurches.pdf.

Some churches have been changing their services as a result of COVID-19 restrictions for the community. 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, Masses, and reflections, at https://www.facebook.com/archkck.

Blessed Sacrament, Christ the King and Our Lady and St. Rose Catholic churches have resumed in-person Masses. 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/. Sunday Mass is online at https://www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck. The Mary, Mother of God holy day schedule at Blessed Sacrament is 6 p.m. Dec. 31 in English; 8 p.m. Dec. 31 in Spanish; and 10 a.m. Jan. 1 in Spanish. The Mary, Mother of God holy day schedule at Christ the King is 4 p.m. Dec. 31 in English; 6 p.m. Dec. 31 in Spanish; and 9 a.m. Jan. 1 in Spanish. Mary, Mother of God holy day Mass at Our Lady and St. Rose will be at 5 p.m. Dec. 31 in English.

Casa – Worship House Christian Church, 5217 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 11 a.m. Sunday. The church has an online service at www.facebook.com/casadealabanzaKCKS. Check with the church’s social media page for more information on services. For more information, visit Facebook @casadealabanzaKCKS.

Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., is planning a Community Blood Center blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, in Davern Hall in the church basement. Appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment, visit https://donate.savealifenow.org/.

The First Christian Church of Bonner Springs, 148 N. Nettleton, Bonner Springs, is planning a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the fellowship hall. The blood drive will help the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City collect blood donations. There is a critical need for blood donations. Appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment, visit https://donate.savealifenow.org/.

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, Dec. 27. There will be a livestream service at https://www.facebook.com/opendoorkc/ and https://www.opendoorkc.com/.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, plans to livestream at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch, and people are welcome to attend the service in person, using social distancing, masks and other health measures.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kansas, has a Mass online for Sunday, Dec. 27, at https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK. St. Patrick Church also has in-person Masses. For the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, Masses will be at 5 p.m. in English and 7 p.m. in Spanish on Thursday, Dec. 31, and at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. in English, and 2:30 p.m. in Burmese on Friday, Jan. 1.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have online services on its Facebook page and its website Sunday at https://www.stpaulskck.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK.

Sunset Hills Christian Church, 6347 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, plans to have services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. For more information about this Sunday’s plans, visit 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.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., will have a livestreamed service Sunday, Dec. 27, on 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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COVID-19 case numbers updated

Wyandotte County reported an increase of 34 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, Dec. 26, according to the Unified Government’s COVID-19 webpage. There were a cumulative 14,150 cases. There were no additional deaths reported, for a cumulative total of 193.

The Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 dashboard on Saturday reported 18,978,059 cases in the United States, with 331,902 deaths.