The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported 20 new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the state’s death toll to 5,218

Lawrence, KS – According to the statement, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment also reported 81 new hospitalizations linked to COVID-19.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported 1541 new COVID-19 cases in Kansas.

The number of tests with a negative result is 3,529.

The health officials say that 154 Kansans have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 delta variant, bringing the total number of delta variant cases in the state to 1,104.

Since Monday, 3,269 more Kansans got their first dose and 1,889 got their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

47.61% of eligible Kansans have completed their vaccinations.

This story will be updated when new information is available.