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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 risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. Keep these items on hand when leaving your house:
- A face mask
- Tissues
- Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
KDHE recommends wearing a mask that fits snuggly around the nose, mouth and chin and has multiple layers of fabric. Alternatively, a thinner disposable mask may be worn underneath a cloth face mask to improve the fit.
Pets
There's still much to learn about COVID-19, but it appears that the disease can spread from people to animals in some situations. Treat pets as you would people in terms of socialization outside of your household and isolation when someone in your household is sick. Learn more from the CDC.
Mental Health
Everyone reacts to stressful situations differently. During COVID-19, public health recommendations to reduce the spread of the disease may increase feelings of isolation, stress and anxiety. Find support for yourself and your loved ones.
Toolkit
- 10 at Home Physical Activities (PDF) - 3-26-20
- Caring for COVID-19 Infected People & Preventing Transmission in Homes (PDF) - 5-28-21
- Chronic Disease and COVID-19 What You Need to Know (PDF) - 4-22-2020
- Guidance for Workers Who Go Into Homes (PDF) - 7-02-20
- How to Manage Solid Waste Generated in the Home While Caring for a Person with COVID-19 (PDF) - 4-20-20
- Kansas Guide to Covid-19 (PDF) - 5-12-20
- Kansas Hotlines Helplines (PDF) - 5-18-20
- Maintaining Positive Mental Health During COVID-19 (PDF) - 4-1-20
- Support for Victims and Survivors (PDF) - 4-30-20
- What is a Dental Emergency (PDF) - 3-26-20
- KDHE Guidance for People with Certain Medical Conditions and Associated Risk of COVID-19 (PDF) - 5-28-21
- What to do if You Test Positive for COVID-19 (PDF) - 12-3-20
- Community Resilience Toolkit
- FAQs for Perinatal and Infant Populations (PDF) - 02.28.22
- Preguntas frecuentes (FAQ) para futuras mamas (PDF) - 02.28.22
- What Does Your Test Result Mean?
- COVID-19 Delta Variant (PDF)
Toolkit
- Family Action Plan Handout (PDF)
- Options for Families in Need of Child Care (PDF) - 4-10-20
- Taking Care of Children & Families During COVID-19 (PDF) - 4-21-20
- Talking with Children & Adolescents About COVID-19 (PDF) - 3-26-20
- Living in Close Quarters
- 10 Things You Can to Do Manage Symptoms at Home
- What to do if You Test Positive for COVID-19 (PDF) - 12-3-20
Executive Order Requiring Masks
Governor Kelly signed an Executive Order mandating mask use beginning July 3.
County Reopening Plans
Review your county’s reopening plans, as reported to the Kansas Division of Emergency Management. Questions? Contact the County Health Officer at your county health department.
- ¿Necesito Buscar Atención Medica? Coronavirus Self-Checker Ahora Disponible (PDF) 3-31-20
- ¿Qué es una Emergencia Dental? (PDF) - 3-31-20
- 10 maneras de manejar los síntomas respiratorios en casa
- Definición de una persona investigación (PUI) (PDF) - 10-19-2020
- El Mantenimiento de la Salud Mental Positiva Durante COVID-19 (PDF) - 10-22-20
- Guia de Recursos de Kansas Para Cuidadores (PDF) - 5-12-20
- Guía para el uso de mascarillas del KDHE (PDF) - 8-5-21
- Guia Provisional para Prevenir COVID19 en Hogares y Comunidades Residenciales (PDF) - 5-28-21
- Hablar con los Niños y Adolescentes Acerca COVID-19 (PDF) - 3-31-20
- Lo que necesita saber sobre la enfermedad del
- Los CDC ahora recomiendan que las personas mayores de 2 años usen máscaras de tela cuando están fuera de sus hogares (PDF) - 4-22-2020
- Opciones para las Familias de Kansas que Necesiten Cuidado Infantil (PDF) - 4-14-20
- Para Los Trabajadores Que Visitan Los Hogares (PDF) - 3-31-20
- Plan de Accion Familiar (PDF)
- Que Hacer si da Positivo en la Prueba de COVID-19 (PDF) - 12-3-20
- Reducir la Propagacion (PDF)
- Si Usted Esta Enfermo con el Virus COVID-19 (PDF)