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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BOARD MEETING

November 24, 2020

The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on November 24, 2020 at 6:31 p.m. via Zoom.

District Board members present were: Mary Eikner, Sylvia Shields, and Meghan Buck. Absent: Cathryn Anderson (called).

County Board members present were: Ken Flory, Craig Kerfoot, Kevin Davis, Claire Prince and Dale Back.

Others present: Shannon Dixon, Char Korrell, Ellen Lane, Jessica Hyman, Renay Crain, and Beth

Breakfast

• February 22: Breakfast Pizza, Apple Juice, Milk, Fruit
• February 23: Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit, 0.J., Milk
• February 24: Yogurt, Cereal Bar, Grape Juice, Milk, Fruit

• February 25: Breakfast Burrito, Apple Juice, Milk, Fruit

Lunch

• February 22: Nachos, Green beans, Cinnamon Rolls, Pears, Milk
• February 23: Chicken Stir Fry, Rice, Apple, Milk
• February 24: 

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) on Tuesday issued a warning encouraging residents to be aware of "suspicious, potentially fraudulent activity" related to COVID-19 vaccinations.

DATA

• Cases 99
• Hospitalizations 5 
• Deaths 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 02/15/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID Test

• CASES PAST 7 days: 2
• CASES PAST 14 days: 4

TESTS

Kiowa county is currently at 10%, up from 0% last week. Our goal is to keep this less than five percent.

Harvey Hollis

December 7, 1917 – February 12, 2021

Harvey Hollis passed away February 12, 2021 at the Weisbrod Extended Care Unit in Eads at the age of 103. Harvey was born December 7, 1917 in Prowers County.

Visitation will be held at the Brown Funeral Home in Eads Friday, February 19, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Mr. Hollis will be laid to rest in the Eads Cemetery with a private committal service.

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