On Thursday, Dec. 16, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners determined that on Thursday, Jan. 6, the Board of Public Health will review Johnson County Board of Health Order No. 001-21, requiring masks for school buildings attended by students up to sixth grade.

Johnson County is closely monitoring vaccination rates among residents, along with the COVID-19 incidence rate and percent positivity. As of today, Johnson County has an incidence rate of 347 new cases per 100,000, and a percent positivity rate of 11.1%. Get additional COVID-19/vaccine dashboard information.

Since the start of the pandemic, Johnson County has prioritized mitigation strategies and guidance that promotes in-person learning for students. The county understands how important it is for students to be in school.

Learn more about COVID-19 in Johnson County. Watch for the full agenda the week of the meeting.