It has come to the attention of Johnson County Department of Health and Environment that staged events are scheduled throughout the region, in which individuals plan to remove their masks in public spaces.
By the end of today, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment will have vaccinated more than 43,000 people either at its own clinics or through our health care system partners. JCDHE received 6,825 doses from the state to be used next... more
JCHDE recently signed an agreement with the Heart to Heart International to serve as the portal for individuals who wish to volunteer during the vaccination effort. JCDHE forwarded a compiled list of contact information of close to 300 community... more
Due to inclement weather expected next week, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic will be closed Monday and Tuesday. The rest of the week will be evaluated next week.
Johnson County’s Veterans Treatment Court held its first pandemic-style graduation for five former servicemen and one woman who completed the diversion program. Judge Timothy McCarthy of the Kansas 10th Judicial Circuit presided over the virtual... more
On Tuesday, Feb. 9, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Director Dr. Sanmi Areola provided a written COVID-19 update to the Board of County Commissioners.
On JoCo on the Go, episode #79, 2020 was a challenging year for many of us – some facing changes in employment status. So how do you do your taxes this year? Hear from Johnson County K-State Research and Extension staff who operate VITA... more
On Thursday, Feb. 4, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved a resolution to establish a 25-member Charter Commission with eight members named by the board. The other 17 charter members were appointed by... more
The best thing to do this weekend? Have a virtual gathering to watch the big game. But if you do gather with people who don’t live with you, consider taking the following measures:
