COVID-19 Information

Information from the Doniphan County Health Department/Home Health

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.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid spreading the virus and to avoid being exposed to the virus. The virus is thought to spread between people who are within about 6 feet of each other for at least 10 minutes through droplets from coughing and sneezing.

***The Doniphan County Health Dept./Home Health is open for essential service’s only. The open immunization clinic is cancelled until further notice. Please call 785-985-3591 for an appointment if you have immunization needs.***

DONIPHAN COUNTY BUSINESSES: The Doniphan County Health Department has non-medical grade face masks available for any businesses in Doniphan County in need. Please contact the Health Department at 785-985-3591 for more information.
The Doniphan Co. Health Dept./Home Health will begin COVID-19 testing in June 2020. Testing will take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm by appointment only. Call the Doniphan Co. Health Dept./Home Health at 785-985-3591 to see if you qualify for testing.

To reduce risk, everyone should:

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
Stay home if you are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes.
Clean and disinfect surfaces daily.
Wear a face mask or face covering in public.

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Doniphan County Health Department's Press Releases

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