TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly will hold a press conference at 4 p.m.. Monday, to give an update regarding COVID-19 in Kansas.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas increased by 1,694 to a total of 46,914 the state health department reported Monday afternoon.
Coronavirus deaths were reported at 485, an increase of 4.
The Governor reminded that beginning September 9, the state will release the names and locations of all active coronavirus outbreaks in Kansas.
“With our children returning to school, sports resuming, and college campuses reopening – we’re seeing the largest increase in outbreaks to date,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “By sharing where the outbreaks take place, Kansans will be better informed about the threat of COVID-19 in their schools and communities, and will be better prepared to contain and stop the spread of the virus.”
Active locations will be released when there are five or more confirmed cases associated to the location. For private businesses, the name of the business will only be released if there are 20 or more cases associated with the location. In Kansas, an outbreak is defined as two or more cases associated with one known exposure.