Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) and Community Groups Offering COVID Testing Throughout WyCo
Testing is Strongly Encouraged to Stop Recent Spike in COVID-19 Cases Throughout Wyandotte County, UGPHD epidemiologists say that COVID-19 cases continue to rise at a rapid pace previously not seen during the pandemic. Here are some of the latest statistics:*Currently the 7-day average for number of new cases a day is 206. By comparison, on […]
Overland Park resident encourages people to get vaccinated
By CharaLilian Vivar wants people to get their COVID vaccination shots.To inspire people to do so, the Overland Park, Kansas, resident is sharing her story of how getting vaccinated helped her fight COVID-19.Vivar went to visit her family. Suddenly, she felt like she was getting a cold, she recalled.“I was feeling very tired,” Vivar said. […]
Editorial: Christmas brightens darkness of pandemic
La navidad ilumina la oscuridad de la pandemia Por segundo año consecutivo, la pandemia se cierne sobre la Navidad, amenazando con amortiguar la alegría navideña y descarrilar las celebraciones navideñas. El coronavirus sigue mutando e infectando a más personas. Omicron, la variante más reciente de Covid-19, es la que se propaga más rápido hasta ahora […]
Number of COVID Cases Increasing in Wyandotte County
County Health Leaders Urge Everyone 5 and Older to Get Vaccinated The number of COVID-19 cases in Wyandotte County has surged over the past several weeks, and leaders at the Unified Government Public Health Department are urging people to get vaccinated, continue wearing masks and practice good hygiene, such as washing hands frequently, to help […]
More COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available in Wyandotte County
Now COVID-19 booster shots are available for eligible people living in Wyandotte county, from all three types of COVID vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J (Janssen/Johnson & Johnson). These new booster shots are available following authorization by the FDA, as well as recommendations by the CDC and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Here […]
Cyberbullying cases on the rise
By Roberta PardoWith kids spending more time online than ever, cyberbullying has increased because of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing schools to go online. In fact, many teachers are witnessing an increase in cyberbullying among their students in online classrooms, according to EdTech Magazine.Cyberbullying is described as “bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell […]
Wyandotte County Reaches Vaccination Milestone
More than 50 % of People in Wyco Have Received a COVID Vaccination Officials at the Unified Government Public Health Department made a big announcement last week – more than 50 % of people living in Wyandotte County have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination, according to data from the Kansas Department of Health and […]
How to Protect Yourself Against COVID-19 and the Flu
Cómo protegerse contra el COVID-19 y la gripe Es esa época del año, nos dirigimos a la temporada de gripe. Con el COVID-19 y la gripe (influenza estacional) circulando al mismo tiempo, los expertos médicos instan a las personas a que se vacunen contra el COVID-19 y contra la gripe para protegerse. Aquí hay algunas […]
The Vaccine Affects Everyone. Here’s How.
By Elasticity Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a personal choice, but the effects of that choice impact everyone else around you including your family, your friends and anyone you come in contact with. When you fully understand the impact your decision has on others, you can make a more informed choice about whether to get […]
Dispelling The Myths Around The COVID-19 Vaccine
By Elasticity With the Internet at our fingertips, there is an endless amount of information to consume, but not all of it is 100% accurate. Dr. Julia López, an instructor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine’s division of infectious diseases is here to help us separate fact from fiction so you can make […]