As of Dec. 29 Johnson County has:
32,687 positive cases of COVID-19 (increase of 746 since Dec. 24)
10.4% percent positive, 14-day average
620 incidence rate, number of new cases/100K persons, over prior 14 days, (decrease of 88 since Dec. 24)
418 deaths (5 additional deaths since Dec. 24)
189,887 individuals tested negative (increase of 3,211 since Dec. 24)
25,024 presumed recovered (increase of 886 since Dec. 24)
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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: Joseph LeMaster, MD, discusses what to do if you gathered with others outside of your home for the holidays |
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NEW: Governor waives waiting week for unemployment benefits |
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On Monday, Dec. 28, Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order #20-71, providing temporary relief from the waiting week requirement for Kansans to apply for unemployment benefits.
The “waiting week” is a required non-payable week that typically needs to be served on new benefit years. E.O. #20-71 temporarily waives the waiting week requirement for all claimants. For states that have temporarily waived the waiting week requirement, Congress will federally fund 50% of the first week of compensable regular unemployment until March 14, 2021.
The order is currently in effect and remains in force until rescinded or until the current statewide State of Disaster emergency expires, whichever is earlier.
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UPDATE: News from the state |
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On Monday, Dec. 28, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment provided the following data:
- 216,062 positives
- 2,548 deaths
- 769,751 negatives
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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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NEW: CDC - negative COVID-19 required for air travelers from United Kingdom to U.S. |
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Public health authorities in the United Kingdom recently announced the discovery of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2. Viruses constantly change through mutation, and preliminary analysis in the U.K. suggests that a new variant there may be up to 70% more transmissible than previously circulating variants.
On Thursday, Dec. 24, the White House announced that air passengers arriving from the U.K. must test negative, via PCR or Antigen test, no more than 72 hours before departure from the U.K. to the U.S.
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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 Monday, Dec. 28 edition, Vibrant Health CEO Patrick Sallee gave an update on how Vibrant is working with the community to spread the word about COVID-19 vaccines and masking to help stop the spread of the virus.
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Johnson County COVID-19 testing holiday schedule |
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Johnson County Department of Health and Environment wishes you a safe and happy holiday season.
Please note the following changes in testing availability during the upcoming holiday:
- Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 - closed
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Check out these ways to get COVID-19 testing in Johnson County |
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Click on the images below to get further details on testing availability, how to book an appointment and more. In addition to these options, you can also visit your health care provider to request a test. |
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State-sponsored testing - JoCo |
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Tour Health - Olathe and Roeland Park |
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KC metro (outside of Johnson County) |
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Additional resources to stop the spread of COVID-19 |
JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
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.
ENFORCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
Anyone who wishes to report a concern may do so by calling the county’s Call Center at 913-715-5000 or email [email protected]. 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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