COVID-19 Information

The Doniphan Co. Health Dept./Home Health has been working to meet the needs of our community during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

If you have questions about COVID-19, please contact the health dept. at 785-985-3591.

FACE MASKS

The Doniphan County Health Department has non-medical grade face masks available for anyone in Doniphan County in need. Contact the Health Department at 785-985-3591 to pick up a mask and for more information.
Resolution 2020-11
- REQUIRING THE WEARING OF MASKS OR OTHER FACE COVERINGS, ENFORCEMENT OF QUARANTINE & ISOLATION ORDERS WITHIN DONIPHAN COUNTY, KANSAS.
- This order shall be in full force and effect at 11:59 p.m. on November 24, 2020 and shall be reviewed during the regular meeting of the Doniphan County Board of Commissioners.
  - The order has been lifted as per the Monday, February 22, 2021 Doniphan County Commissioners meeting. Read the minutes from their meeting here.
  - If they choose, public places or businesses may still post signage, at public entrances, indicating masks are required for entry.
  - Proper handwashing/sanitizing and social distancing practices are still encouraged.

COVID-19 TESTING

The Doniphan Co. Health Dept./Home Health is conducting COVID-19 testing.
Testing takes place on Monday-Friday by appointment only.
Call the Doniphan Co. Health Dept./Home Health at 785-985-3591 to see if you qualify for testing.

COVID-19 VACCINE

Doniphan County Health Dept./HH has been getting a lot of questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines and when they will be available for the public. Click here to view the list of frequently asked questions.
Doniphan County is moving to Phase 2 with the COVID-19 vaccine administration. If you qualify for the Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccine (click here to see phase 2 definition document) please call 785-985-3591 or email health@dpcountyks.com your name and contact information to get your name on our COVID-19 vaccine list and the health department will then call you when the vaccine becomes available. So far, the state is dispensing small amounts weekly.
- Please read the Moderna Vaccine EUA (emergency use authorization) and complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Consent Form and BRING BOTH to your COVID-19 vaccine appointment at the Doniphan Co. Health Dept.

FREE HAND SANITIZER AVAILABLE

The Doniphan County Health Department has numerous 3.3 oz bottles of hand sanitizer available for anyone in Doniphan County.
Sanitizer is free to the public and will be available while supplies last. Everyone is welcome!
Please call the Doniphan County Health Department at 785-985-3591 to schedule a time to pick-up.

Doniphan County Health Department highly encourages individuals to use good judgement. Additional recommendations to minimize risk include:

Distance yourself at least 6 feet from others.
Wear a cloth face mask in public.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
If soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Cover your sneezes and coughs with your elbow or tissue.
Avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes.
Disinfect high touch surfaces such as phones, keyboards, doorknobs, handles, light switches, etc. with an EPA-registered disinfectant.
If you are a high-risk individual, stay home as much as possible.
Monitor your health and be alert for symptoms.
Do NOT go to work or out in public if you are sick, displaying any COVID-19 symptoms or are under isolation or quarantine orders.

Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) COVID-19 Public Updates

Helpful links

Kansas Department of Health & Environment: www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

COVID-19 Information from the Doniphan County Health Department