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THIS IS AN OFFICIAL JOHNSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION.
April 9, 2021
- Data may be incomplete due to delays in data reporting and access issues with reporting systems.

- WebIZ data is updated every week on Wednesday. INSIGHT data is updated as new numbers are reported. The date shown is the last date for which we have reported immunizations. The number of vaccines administered may change as new numbers come in, but the date will not change until vaccine data for a new date is available.
How to get a vaccine
For a complete list of vaccination options in Johnson County, visit our website. This includes JCDHE clinics, our local health partners and pharmacies.

Need help? Call or email us.
NEW: Vaccine distribution for next week in Johnson County
This week, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) expanded hours for COVID-19 vaccinations.

In the upcoming week, JCDHE will continue vaccinating all those in Phases 1-5 at the Lenexa vaccination site. Appointments will be 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday (April 13-15), and 9 a.m. – noon, on Saturday (April 17).

JCDHE data show that 37% of the eligible population (ages 16 and older) in Johnson County has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 21% of the eligible Johnson County population is fully immunized. Next week, JCDHE expects to receive 18,840 first doses of the vaccine.
UPDATE: Johnson County in the news
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:

Watch today's Johnson County COVID-19 Vaccine Update on Facebook or YouTube.
As of April 9, Johnson County has:
44,575 positive cases of COVID-19 (increase of 52 since yesterday)
3.0% percent positive, 14-day average
78 incidence rate, number of new cases/100K persons, over prior 14 days, (increase of 3 since yesterday)
642 deaths (no additional deaths since yesterday)
242,124 individuals tested negative (increase of 369 since yesterday)
43,001 presumed recovered (increase of 29 since yesterday)
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.
NOTE: This e-newsletter will be provided Monday through Friday. Look for additional dashboard details by visiting jocogov.org/coronavirus, where information will be updated Monday through Friday, by 10 a.m.
NEW: Olathe Motor Vehicle Office reopens to the public, following COVID-19-related temporary closure
Johnson County’s Olathe Motor Vehicle Office, located at 782 N. Ridgeview Road, Olathe, will reopen to the public beginning Monday, April 12, in a limited capacity. The office will resume regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office was closed this week due to staffing shortages after multiple staff members were impacted by COVID-19. No customers are believed to have been directly exposed. Deep cleaning and disinfection have been done in an abundance of caution.
UPDATE: National Public Health Week - Galvanizing Climate Justice
This week, April 5-11, is National Public Health Week (NPHW). Use or follow #NPHW all this week.

Today's theme is Building COVID-19 Resilience - for science, action and health.

In this video, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment's Elizabeth Holzschuh and Megan Foreman discuss the community health assessment and its findings.


Be sure to follow along this weekend as NPHW continues. Saturday's theme is Uplifting Mental Health and Wellness. Sunday's theme is Elevating the Essential and Health Workforce.
Get KC regional COVID-19 data
Check out the Regional COVID-19 Data Hub. Get the latest data on COVID-19 transmission in the Kansas City-metro area.
NEW: $16 billion in federal grants for Kansas venues affected by COVID-19
Today, April 9, Governor Kelly announced that $16 billion in grants will go to shuttered venues through the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) program by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
NEW: KDHE weekly vaccine update
On Thursday, April 8, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment released its weekly vaccine distribution update.

Highlights from the update include:

  • Next week, the state expects to receive the following:
  • 39,780 Pfizer (first doses); 47,970 Pfizer (second doses)
  • 29,000 Moderna (first doses); 27,800 Moderna (second doses)
  • 5,000 Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)
  • Kansas has reached more than 1 million doses administered! Through the KSWebIZ system, Kansas is reporting 1,435,128 doses have been administered as of 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, which includes both first and second doses.
UPDATE: Data from the state
VACCINE
Kansas WebIZ is reporting 1,505,586 doses have been administered in Kansas, as of 11:55 a.m., on April 9. This includes first and second doses. 968,016 Kansans have received their first dose. This represents 33.2% of the state's population.


COVID
On Friday, April 9, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment provided the following data:

  • 304,236 positives
  • 4,938 deaths
  • 1,030,833 negatives
UPDATE: University of Kansas Health System provides regional update
The University of Kansas Health System provides daily updates on how COVID-19 is impacting our health care system and community.

This week's episodes were packed with guests and important topics, which means the community asked many questions that weren't able to be answered due to time constraints. On the Friday, April 9 episode, the University of Kansas Health System's experts answered media and community questions about COVID-19 and the vaccine.

Watch this and other episodes at 8 a.m., Monday-Friday, on The University of Kansas Health System Facebook page.
Check out these ways to get COVID-19 testing in Johnson County
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.
JCDHE - Olathe
KC metro
State-sponsored testing - JoCo
JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
On March 25, the Board of County Commissioners approved a new Public Health Order proposed by Local Health Officer Joseph LeMaster, M.D., and Johnson County Health and Environment Director Dr. Sanmi Areola. It includes requirements for physical distancing in public spaces and the wearing of face masks. The order is effective from 12:01 a.m., on Friday, March 26, through 11:59 p.m., on April 30, 2021.

WORKPLACE GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS
COVID-19 in the Workplace: A guide for employers includes steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at work, concentrating on the rules of infection control and what to do when a case of COVID-19 occurs in the workplace.

ENFORCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
Anyone who wishes to report a concern may do so by emailing covid19@jocogov.org. 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.

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VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We have a webpage for the common questions surrounding COVID-19.
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