KDHE Secretary Dr. Lee Norman has responded to data ranking Kansas last in the nation in terms of testing rates per capita for the coronavirus. During a press conference on Friday, Dr. Norman referred to the data put out by the COVID Tracking Project, which currently ranks Kansas 51st out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Although Kansas averages just under 5 tests per 1,000 people, Norman said the state is using all of the supplies it is given.

Norman also shared some good news, pointing out data that shows Kansas ranks well in other areas.

In addition, Norman also said that more people are being brought on to perform contact tracing for earlier quarantine and isolation for those found to have coronavirus.