Nine months into the pandemic, many people in the Kansas City region and across the country are suffering from COVID-19 fatigue. Some have suggested it would be better to fully open businesses and schools without mask or social distancing...
Celebrating the holidays is a tradition for many, including the fun of Halloween which is nearly here. During a pandemic, celebrations will need to be modified in order to be safe, but everyone can still enjoy the season by following some safety...
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,...
The November-December issue of The Best Times magazine is on its way in the mail with a cover story featuring two veterans of World War II who witnessed liberated concentration camps near the end of the war.
According to the state’s top doctor, testing wastewater can help identify the virus up to a week before it shows in the case and hospitalization numbers. That's why Johnson County has teamed up with the University of Kansas, the Kansas Department...
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johnson County Veterans Day observance will carry on its traditional recognition of local veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11, beginning at 11 a.m. Considering the pandemic, organizers have gotten creative with this...
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment released new public health recommendations for indoor winter sports. The information was shared in a letter to school superintendents.
The COVID-19 incidence rate is the key metric we look at when determining the current recommended phase for schools. However, we also consider several other factors when changing the recommendations to school districts. We look at the trend in...
