Kansas reports 13 new COVID-19 cases to bring total to 34

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment today released a report that there were 34 total cases of COVID-19 in Kansas as of 10 a.m. March 19.

The total did not include one more announced by Wyandotte County about 11:30 a.m. March 19.

Johnson County now is at 16 COVID-19 cases, with Wyandotte County at 9 cases. Johnson County was listed at 11 cases on the morning of March 18, and Wyandotte County was listed at 5 cases on the morning of March 18.

Other counties with COVID-19 cases include Leavenworth County, 2; Morris County, 2; Butler County, 1; Cherokee County, 1; Douglas County, 1; Franklin County, 1; Jackson County, 1; Linn County, 1.

In addition, the KDHE stated that Ford and Miami counties reported positive cases in out-of-state residents, which are not included in this total. Those cases are reported in the resident’s home state.

The state reported 22 positive cases tested by the Kansas Health and Environmental Lab, with 12 cases tested by private labs.

The 9 Wyandotte County cases include a man who died last week.

For more information, visit https://govstatus.egov.com/coronavirus.