The Sedgwick County Health Director said Dr. Minns would sign the order Tuesday night and it will go into effect Friday. Plasma from COVID-19 survivors is helping coronavirus patients recover. All rights reserved. The regular meeting of the City Council Special Meeting will be held on November 19, 2020 at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers 455 N. Main Street, Wichita, KS 67202. Renee Duxler, Wichita, Kansas. Those groups must be located at least six feet from other such groups, and masks are required. Sedgwick County Commission hears doctors' concerns as COVID-19 positive test rate approaches 20%, © Provided by Wichita-Hutchinson Plus KWCH-DT. This has two top doctors at the hospitals concerned. 15K Views. “Again we understand, you know, we’ve got a lot of, we look like the bad guys right now with the coronavirus and it’s just not fun right now,” said Henry. “And it is, unfortunately, with COVID-19.”. Commissioners approved the final payment of just over $111 thousand to Wichita State, for the molecular diagnostics lab, which brings the total funding to $4 million. Special Commission Meeting to be held this Afternoon (Sedgwick County, Kan.) – The Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. today to discuss Governor Kelly’s Executive Order #20-52, requiring face masks or other face coverings in public. The SedgwickCountyKS channel is the official channel of Sedgwick County government. WATCH LIVE: Sedgwick County Commission holds meeting to discuss county health order. The Sedgwick County Commission will hold a special meeting later Thursday to discuss the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Previous meetings are located further down under Most Recent Events. All rights reserved. The two believe the mother came into contact with someone who had COVID-19 while working at Walgreens. The County is also ordering all other businesses which are licensed to serve alcohol for on-premises consumption must close by midnight. Commissioners approved the amendments 4-1, with Commissioner Michael O’Donnell being the only no vote. “We’re being taxed and stressed at this point already with our staff and what we can do,” Dr. Ebersole said. 2:33. Dr. Garold Minns signed a new order today that will be in effect for 28 days – from January 10 through February 6. A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport for three months. Sedgwick County Commission holds another special meeting, this time to hire an interim county attorney while the man who holds that job is on paid administrative leave. Swimming pools are also exempt from the order, although, Wichita’s public swimming pools are closed for the summer. Both establishments said they have been taking the necessary precautions to try and keep everyone safe. Republican Pete Meitzner will again chair the Sedgwick County Commission in 2021, keeping his leadership position with the support of the commission’s two … Find out more about the commissioners by clicking on the photos to the right. Data from Sedgwick County’s COVID-19 dashboard shows reports of 475 new COVID-19 cases and two new virus-related deaths. Sedgwick County offers citizens the opportunity to subscribe to receive Board of County Commission Meeting reminders and agendas via e-mail. Related Videos. County Commissioner Lacey Cruse, who opposed the recommendation along with commissioner Jim Howell, spoke at the City Council meeting Friday, urging them to pass the “common sense” ordinance. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. #kwch12 @KWCH12 https://t.co/kNaBFLJdir. Special Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners MTG - YouTube The county remains at 28 deaths. So one month will hurt our bottom line.. but we will be able to recover from that,” said McDonald. You can watch live at on the KWCH website or Facebook page. Owner Jennifer McDonald said she said if it helps the community regain control of the virus, she will do whatever she can. https://bit.ly/3bpyaGF. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020: With local COVID-19 numbers continuing on an upward trend in Sedgwick County, the county commission held a special meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss the spread of the virus in the community. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Sedgwick County Commissioners amended the Sedgwick County public health order at a meeting Friday. Watch our videos for information about just some of the services available to our residents. OPENING OF SPECIAL MEETING Call to Order Reading of the Call for the Meeting by the City Clerk Consideration of the Business in the Order Embraced in the Call for the Meeting IX. Inmates In Custody; Registered Sex Offenders; Treasurer/Public Trustee; Departments. Any challenges to the order will likely take up the order at their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday. Representatives from Via Christi St. Francis and Wesley Medical Center are expected to be at the meeting. (UPDATE: Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.) Copyright 2020 KWCH. Because the reality is, there is no ceiling to this,” Dr. Antonios said. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, FBI tracking chatter that extremists could pose as National Guard to access Inauguration, report says, Inaugural address: Biden crafts speech to unify a country in crisis. A recording will be added to the County’s website following the meeting. Here are some of the specifics of the order: The order prohibits mass gatherings of more than 15 individuals. It could be a problematic morning commute for drivers across Wichita and many parts of KAKEland. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - (UPDATE: Friday, 1 p.m.) The Sedgwick County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the county’s health order that went into effect at midnight. McDonald said her business offers masks and hand sanitizer in the entryway and hand sanitizer on every table. The coronavirus is becoming more genetically diverse, and health officials say the high rate of new cases is the main reason. An off-agenda item related to a newly signed local health order was discussed. You can read the entire order: Sedgwick County Emergency Public Health Order. Sedgwick County was reporting 1,328 cases of coronavirus on Thursday, with 598 active cases and 702 people who have recovered. Sedgwick County Commissioners David Dennis and Jim Howell, both Republicans, issued statements calling for the three men to resign. WATCH LIVE: Sedgwick County leaders are expected to decide on whether to go forward with a stay-at-home order. Earlier this week, local hospitals said they were out of ICU beds for COVID-19 patients. Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O’Donnell and other commissioners are the focus of social media firestorm after being recorded laughing about COVID-19 before a meeting. The current rate is nearly tripled from one month ago. However, the restaurants are still required to mandate face masks and for patrons to social distance. WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Sedgwick County Commission had a special meeting Thursday at 1:30. 1 Regular Meeting Governing Body of Fire District No. Board of County Commissioners Meeting Recap: January 6, 2021 Commissioners adopted a proclamation proclaiming January as National Mentoring Month. The Commission meetings are also broadcasted on TV Channel 7 in Hutchinson on Sundays at 5 p.m., Thursdays at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. and on Fridays at 9 a.m. and 8 … That’s a change from the initial recommendation of 10:00 p.m. That means - individuals, businesses, organizations and non-profits may gather in groups of up to 15 people who are commonly known to one another. Resolution … The panel concluded that "many countries took minimal action to prevent the spread (of COVID-19) internally and internationally." Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. During Tuesday’s county commission workshop, Dr. Garold Minns said local hospitals are seeing more patients than ever before, and cases continue to be on the rise among more young people. The Sedgwick County Commission will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. on Monday and action will be taken, according to Commissioner Lacey Cruse. Search Agendas Online Watch a Commission Meeting Regular commission meetings are broadcast on KPTS Channel 8 at 9 a.m. each Wednesday, except for the last Wednesday of the month. The meeting will be live-streamed on Sedgwick County Government’s YouTube Live and Facebook Live platforms. Bars and night clubs must close to the public, though curbside pickup and carryout are allowed. Board of County Commissioners En Banc Meeting Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting Governing Body of Fire District No. Special Commission Meeting Friday (Sedgwick County, Kan.) – The Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners will hold a special meeting related to the WSU Lab Contract at 8:30 a.m., Friday, October 16. “The fact remains, is that the number of increases in hospitalizations is concerning. Our establishment for this building is very large. Austin Henry is the general manager for Fever Nightlife. Watch the Broadcast on TV Channel 7. Dr. Ebersole said Wesley is continuing “to provide excellent care,” but he’s concerned about what’s to come. Return to Commission Meetings; Search Meetings; Search Meeting Content Search Text. She said she hopes the order is temporary and looks forward to serving the community again soon. The Sedgwick County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the county’s health order that went into effect at midnight. Dr. Minns said he would issue an order that would: Dr. Minns said the order, running through Sept. 9, would not affect schools, licensed daycares, summer camps or religious institutions. (UPDATE: Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.) The Sedgwick County Commission amended the county health officer’s order to shut down bars and night clubs Wednesday afternoon. Candidate, Sedgwick County Commission, District 1. “We just want our community to be safe and hopefully we can get back to business as usual here in the next few weeks and months,” she said. We have a 729-person capacity so by having hand sanitizer and handing masks at the door,” said Henry. There are signs of hope on the horizon as the U.S. approaches 400,000 COVID-19 deaths. Two hospitals in Sedgwick County, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and Wesley Medical Center, are in critical status. Harvey County commissioners voted earlier in a special meeting to rescind the governor’s order, and they expressed support and encouragement for people to wear face masks. The Sedgwick County Commission will hold a special meeting later Thursday to discuss the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Meetings are held in the Commission Meeting Room, located on the third floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N. Main. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Related Videos. The commission also amended the order so that restaurants with bars do not have to close at midnight. The doctors said they’ve enacted their patient-overflow plans. BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS WILL BE FORCED TO CLOSE FOR 4 WEEKS. COUNCIL MEMBER AGENDA 1. 2019 Meeting Minutes; 2020 Meeting Minutes; Coroner; Sheriff. Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold. (UPDATE: Wednesday, 8:40 a.m.) Sedgwick County has issued an order closing all bars and limiting gatherings to 15 or fewer people. Sedgwick County Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday to discuss Governor Kelly’s Executive Order #20-52, requiring face masks or other face coverings in public. Commissioner Lacey Cruse, a Democrat, said in a statement on social media that she had asked for a special commission meeting for Monday, but other commissioners would not commit to the meeting. President-elect Joe Biden says his administration's goal is to deliver 100 million doses of vaccine in his first 100 days in office. 1 En Banc Meeting Governing Body of Fire District No. Convalescent plasma, blood plasma taken from people who have recovered from COVID-19, has antibodies that can help those who are sick from the virus. This rule applies to any establishment where alcohol is served by individual drink and where less than 30% of gross revenue comes from sales of food or non-alcoholic beverages in a two-month period. Meeting Type. “We all in healthcare are to some degree used to dealing with death. 916 likes. “Which entails moving into some additional units for our ICU patients, as well as our Med surge patients,” Dr. Ebersole explained. “Allowing people to socially distance six-foot distance themselves. The commission also amended the order to up the age to 11 years for children who are exempt from the mask order mandate. Only 1.6 million Americans have received both doses of the COVID vaccine giving them protection. BREAKING: AMENDED ORDER PASSES 4-1. Recycle your unwanted E-waste from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. … Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sam Antonios and Wesley Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Lowell Ebersole said the number of COVID-19 patients they’re treating has at least doubled in the last couple of weeks. The commission addressed several things like the CARES funding, but at the start, the commission … Lopez beat incumbent Michael O’Donnell by … Also on Tuesday, Sedgwick County Commission Chairman Pete Meitzner added his name to a growing list of Republican officials calling for the resignations of … If you would like to speak to your commissioner in person or invite your commissioner to speak at an event, call 660-9300 for scheduling. -end … WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners voted to recommend Governor Laura Kelly’s Executive Order #20-52, … “Sometimes you have to make short term sacrifices for the long term gain or success. The data shows a positive test rate of 19.1 percent, the highest total since the pandemic began. The pandemic has killed at least 2 million people worldwide so far. Close drinking and eating establishments at 10 p.m. Canceling all fairs, parades and festivals, Prohibit venues with the excess capacity of 2,000 or more, Require businesses to enforce six-feet between patrons that are not of the same household, Strong push for COVID-19 vaccine as more cases of virus variant found in US, Prosecutors: Man lived in Chicago airport for months out of fear of COVID-19 pandemic, Calif. mother, daughter hospitalized with COVID-19 within 1 day of each other, Less than 1% of Americans have received COVID vaccine. The board voted 3 … The commission is also expected to discuss CARES Act money for area businesses. (Sedgwick County, Kan.) – The Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, May 27. The lawsuit claims O’Donnell, along with Wichita City Council Member James Clendenin and Representative for Kansas District 85 Michael Capps, attempted to defame Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple by creating a false attack ad … On Thursday, each told Sedgwick County commissioners that they’re concerned with this trend and are afraid of what’s to come in the next few months if the county doesn’t gain control of the local spread. Copyright 2020 KWCH. Both hospitals have zero ICU beds left to specifically treat COVID-19 patients. All other businesses that are not considered bars or night clubs, but are still licensed to serve alcohol for on-premises consumption must close by midnight. The gathering limit of 15 or less will force businesses like Jenny Dawn Cellars to go back to curbside only. Each said they are continuing to have staffing issues due to the overwhelming number of patients and they’re seeing more fatigue from their staff. Recreational, youth, or other non-professional organized sports facilities, practices, games and tournaments may open or occur. The order will go into effect July 24 until Aug. 21. The order runs from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 24 through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9. More From Wichita-Hutchinson Plus KWCH-DT. Sedgwick County commissioners will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Monday to discuss whether to institute a stay-at-home order or take other actions … 1:55. Sedgwick County Republican Party meeting Sarah Lopez was declared the winner of the Sedgwick County Commission District 2 race on Nov. 16. The gathering limits do not apply to churches, polling places, courts, schools or licensed childcare facilities. 95K Views. The amended order will close bars and night clubs for four weeks, instead of the original seven weeks. But it is something completely different when the rate and the degree is much higher,” Dr. Antonios said. The meeting will be streamed live online via YouTube Live and Sedgwick County Government’s Facebook page. Due to extreme weather conditions the following COVID-19 Sampling Sites (Holy Savior Catholic Academy, HealthCore Clinic, … Sedgwick County’s local health officer is set to issue an order that would put more restrictions in place to get the county’s COVID-19 numbers down. If individuals are not known to each other, they must maintain six feet of distance with only infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity. County commissioners can amend the order or let it stand. Outdoor and indoor venues are permitted to operate as long as they comply with the mass gatherings requirements above and the total number of attendees for the venue does not exceed 2,000. 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