October 13, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
The Saline County Health Department was notified today that an attendee of the Salina City Commission meeting, which took place on October 11, has tested positive for COVID-19. The unvaccinated attendee was symptomatic and unmasked during the meeting, and reports that they did not socially distance from other attendees.

Those in attendance should:
  • Monitor for symptoms
  • If symptoms develop:
  • isolate at home,
  • get tested,
  • let the test location know you attended this event.
The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and thus prevent mutation of the virus is:
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Get tested if you feel unwell, even if you don’t believe it is COVID.
You can find testing centers at gogettested.com or contact your local medical provider.
• Get vaccinated.
You can find a vaccine at vaccines.gov or contact your local medical provider.
• Wear a mask, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. If you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask when indoors in crowded spaces.
• Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and those with whom you do not live.
• Do not travel to “hot spots."
• If you test positive, isolate immediately and be open and honest with COVID caseworkers about your contacts.
Saline County Health Department