As of Oct. 20, Johnson County has:
13,080 positive cases of COVID-19 (increase of 83 since yesterday)
6.6% positive, 14-day moving average
236 incidence rate, number of new cases/100K persons, over prior 14 days no change since yesterday)
178 deaths (5 additional deaths since yesterday)
131,060 (individuals tested negative
(an increase of 822 since yesterday)
10,390 presumed recovered (increase of 125 since yesterday)
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Positive cases represent those reported to the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment by physicians, private laboratories, hospitals and the Kansas Department of Health and Environmental Laboratories. Presumed Recovered are surviving individuals not hospitalized and more than 30 days since symptom onset. These numbers are not representative of the total number of individuals with COVID-19 in Johnson County. All data is provisional and subject to change. |
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NOTE: This e-newsletter will be provided Monday through Friday. Look for dashboard updates on Saturday and Sunday, by visiting jocogov.org/coronavirus, where information will be updated seven days per week, by 10 a.m. |
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NEW: JCDHE director provides COVID-19 update to BOCC |
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On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Director Dr. Sanmi Areola provided a written COVID-19 update to the Board of County Commissioners.
Highlights from the briefing include:
- There were 746 new infections last week - up from 640 the week prior. Our peak was 810 cases the week of July 12. This translates to an average of 107 new infections per day.
- When calculated as a rate, we are at 124 cases per 100,000 residents per week. Our goal is <50 new infections per 100,000 residents.
- The primary measure/criteria for schools is the incidence rate.
- The positivity rate is 6.6%. Our goal is 5%.
- As the weather gets colder, and we spend more time inside, it is important to remain vigilant with wearing masks, physical distancing and avoiding large groups.
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NEW: JoCo on the Go, episode #63: COVID-19 cyber crimes |
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On JoCo on the Go, episode #63, hear from Johnson County experts, including our district attorney, a cyber crimes investigator with the Sheriff’s Office and our information technology leaders, who will discuss how criminals are using the COVID-19 pandemic to prey on residents – stealing their financial and personal information. Learn how these crimes are investigated and prosecuted and find out how to spot scams before it’s too late. If you become a victim, learn how you can stop the criminals from doing further damage and help prevent others from becoming victims of these crimes.
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Expanded COVID-19 testing - event on Saturday, Oct. 24 |
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Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is partnering with local organizations and the Mid America Regional Council to provide expanded testing opportunities. In addition to drive-thru testing available at the JCDHE health clinic, you can also get tested in Olathe at the Health Partnership Clinic.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Shawnee Town, 11600 Johnson Dr., Shawnee. Participants will drive up and remain in their vehicles. Testing is available for those ages 6 and older.
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UPDATE: COVID-19 in Johnson County, in the news |
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Keeping the public informed of the county's response to COVID-19 is a high priority. In addition to this e-newsletter, be sure to also follow our local media outlets for additional information.
See below for a featured story of the day:
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UPDATE: University of Kansas Health System offers daily update on regional health care response |
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The University of Kansas Health System provides daily updates on how COVID-19 is impacting our health care system and community. Chief Medical Officer Steve Stites, MD, and Dana Hawkinson, MD, medical director of Infection Prevention and Control, with The University of Kansas Health System and special guests talk about the fight against COVID-19.
Tune in at 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, on Facebook.
On the Oct. 20 edition, Phil Griffin, Kansas Department of Health and Environment Director of Disease Control and Prevention, talks about the logistics of distributing the COVID-19 vaccine across Kansas, when it might happen and who would get it first.
Highlights from the briefing include:
- Pfizer has announced that it will have a vaccine available sometime in mid-November.
- Distribution will be rolled out in phases – with the first two being fairly close together – vaccinating hospital workers and those in vulnerable populations, such as long-term care facilities.
- There will be a very limited amount of vaccine available immediately, but then production and distribution is expected to ramp up with it being fully available in the marketplace after mid-2021.
- Much of this will depend on how much vaccine Kansas and Missouri receive.
- Pfizer has secured service agreements with Walgreens and CVS to vaccinate residents of senior care facilities.
- It’s likely that many vaccines will be introduced around the same time. How do people decide which one to choose or whether or not to be vaccinated? Doctors recommend you follow the science. Following FDA approval, there will be extensive product reviews by an advisory council. Those reviews will also be important to follow.
- And as vaccines are released, there will be changes as new discoveries are made. It could become very confusing.
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Additional resources to stop the spread of COVID-19 |
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REOPENING SCHOOLS
The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment released on Oct. 1, public health recommendations for K-12 schools to help families and school districts make decisions about the reopening of schools in Johnson County. Read the recommendations. Read school reopening FAQs.
WORKPLACE GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS
ENFORCEMENT OF MASK MANDATE
If you are seeking enforcement of the Governor's mask order, contact the consumer fraud hotline at the District Attorney's Office, 913-715-3003. DO NOT CALL 911.
MASK USE
WHAT IF I GET SICK
WHO TO CALL WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19
Call the Johnson County COVID-19 hotline at 913-715-CV19 (2819), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Spanish language available through same number. You can also call the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317, after business hours. You can email questions to [email protected] or use a chat bot at kdheks.gov/coronavirus.
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