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.

FACE MASKS

• The Doniphan County Health Department has non-medical grade face masks available for anyone in Doniphan County in need.
• Please 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 on Monday, December 7, 2020 during the regular meeting of the Doniphan County Board of Commissioners.
    • The order has been extended to Monday, February 22, 2021 per the County Commissioners meeting on Jan. 11. Read the minutes from their meeting here.
  • Public places shall post signage, at all public entrances, indicating masks are required for entry.
  • View Example Sign 1.

  • View Example Sign 2.

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.
• Please click here to view the list of frequently asked questions. We hope this helps answer any questions you may have.

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. 

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

• Distance yourself at least 6 feet from others.
• Wear a face mask in public and anywhere social distancing cannot be maintained.
• 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 frequently.
• 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

• KDHE COVID-19 information website
• VIEW a map of positive COVID-19 Cases by County and total Case Count Summary in Kansas

Helpful links