Coronavirus cases increase in Kansas by 154, also two new deaths reported
The number of people in Kansas who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus has increased by 154, bringing the total number of cases to 3,328, according to the latest figures released by the state.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is also reporting that two more coronavirus-related deaths, increasing the toll to 120 as of Monday morning.
During an afternoon news conference, state officials announced that an inmate from the Lansing Correctional Facility — a man over the age of 50 who was said to have underlying medical conditions — died over the weekend after testing positive for coronavirus. At least 57 inmates and 66 staff members from the prison have previously tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Of the total number of cases reported across the state, one that was initially reported in Scott County has been removed as state officials say the infected patient was later determined to be a resident of Colorado.
Of the total number of Kansans who have tested positive for COVID-19, 496 have been hospitalized.
At least 27,167 people have been tested between state and private laboratories. The overall rate at which residents have tested positive is 12%.
Kansas reported 118 new cases on Sunday, 279 on Saturday and 295 on Friday as the state increased testing in rural counties centered around the meatpacking industry.
Wyandotte County has reported the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases with 573 positive tests and 53 deaths, including 128 cases linked to an outbreak at the Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation facility in Kansas City, Kansas, where 28 residents have died.
Other areas with the most cases include Ford County with 516, Johnson County with 440, Seward County with 349 and Sedgwick County with 339 as of Monday.
This story was originally published April 27, 2020 at 3:20 PM.
