Understanding Your Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Close contacts are defined based on exposure risks such as the length of time you are around someone with COVID-19, how close you were to that person, if you wore a facemask, and ventilation and filtration …
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations such as natural disasters, emergencies and pandemics. During COVID-19, public health recommendations such as social distancing and face coverings may increase feelings of isolation, stress and anxiety; …
Stop the Spread, Kansas Testing plays a critical role in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Why get tested? ¿Por qué hacerse la prueba? Reduce Your Risk In general, the more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the …
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For people who test positive and are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 infection, medications are available that can reduce the chances of severe illness and death. Other medications can help you reduce symptoms and manage your illness. Talk to …
Tom Stiles, Director of the Bureau of Water, shares how KDHE's environment and health teams collaborated with The University of Kansas research team and Johnson County Kansas Government teams to study wastewater as a means to track and help manage …
When Are You Contagious & When Can You Get Others Sick? People with COVID-19 are contagious in the 2 days prior to the start of symptoms and for 10 days after symptoms begin. You are most contagious 2-3 days after symptoms begin, but it is possible to …
When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID 19: Trouble breathing Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion Inability to wake or stay awake Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, …
