Coronavirus updates: Kansas cases at 1,173 with 50 deaths; 179 patients in Sedgwick County
Here are the latest updates from Friday on the coronavirus pandemic. For updates from Thursday, click here.
New Kansas coronavirus numbers
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported 1,173 confirmed cases of the coronavirus Friday, up 60 from the day before. Deaths climbed by eight to 50.
Sedgwick County cases rose by 18 to 179. Two people in Sedgwick County have died from the coronavirus since the virus arrived in the county.
Statewide, there have been at least 274 hospitalizations and 10,248 negative tests.
Sedgwick County encourage Sunday services comply with gathering limits
Sedgwick County asked people to voluntarily comply with the county regulations limiting gatherings of more than 10 people, particularly as it relates to Easter Sunday services. Sedgwick County is “cognizant of the rights of our citizens under the First Amendment and is closely monitoring how the Supreme Court of Kansas addresses this issue in the coming days,” officials said in a news release. Kansas’ top court is expected to hear arguments Saturday on a legislative ruling that barred Governor Laura Kelly’s executive order limiting gatherings, including church services, to 10 people. Sedgwick County’s stay-home order also limits gatherings to 10 people.
WSU receives relief funds
Wichita State University announced that it has received nearly $8.8 million from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, which was passed by Congress. WSU will use half the rmoney for emergency financial aid grants to students. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) said on Twitter that Kansas public universities will receive more than $49 million in relief funds.
Federal funds coming to Kansas health care providers
Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) announced on Twitter that $325-plus million would be allocated to Kansas health care providers and hospitals. The money was allocated by Congress through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
Kansas limits nonresident turkey hunting
Kansas suspended the sale of nonresident turkey permits. Nonresident hunters who already purchased their permit can still hunt the spring turkey season or get a refund by emailing kdwp.sales@ks.gov.
National virus outbreak news
The Associated Press has compiled a listing of national news related to the novel coronavirus. To read the AP’s listing of top pandemic stories, click here.
This story was originally published April 10, 2020 at 12:23 PM.