WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – A second case in Kansas al United Kingdom or Great Britain, variantt known as B.1.1.7, was identified in Sedgwick County, the Kansas Department of Health and the Environment confirmed in a Monday-afternoon press release.
The first case was identified earlier this month at Fort Hays State University in Ellis County.
“A case investigation has been carried out and close contacts have been notified. The case investigation indicates that the person probably became infected while traveling outside the state. More details about the patient, including demographics, will not be published, “said KDHE.
The state said the variant was determined by tests at KDHE laboratories.
This finding does not change our public health recommendations. We continue to encourage people to take appropriate precautions. This includes wearing a mask that fits perfectly around the nose and face and has several layers of fabric or thinner layered masks, with an extra cloth face mask to enhance fit. Kansans should also follow the recommendations of isolation and quarantine, practice physical distance, good hygiene, stay home if sick and receive the vaccine if possible, once the supply is sufficient, “said the KDHE secretary. Dr. Lee Norman.
Sedgwick County Health Director Adrienne Byrne added that “this finding also shows the importance of testing for COVID-19”.
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