The Wyoming Department of Health currently recommends the following COVID-19 precautions: Get vaccinated for COVID-19. If eligible, get a booster dose of vaccine. Consider wearing a well-fitting face mask that covers your nose and mouth in indoor public settings. If you are sick, get tested for COVID-19 and stay home unless you need medical attention.… Continue reading September 26, 2022 COVID Update
News & Updates
March 10, 2022 COVID Update
As of 3/10, the Wyoming Department of Health issued new guidance for COVID-19 mitigation in K-12 schools in response to the CDC’s new metrics for measuring the risk of COVID-19 in communities and new contact tracing guidance. JCSD1 continues to work with the county and keep updates at https://jococovid.info/ The major changes include the following:… Continue reading March 10, 2022 COVID Update
January 14, 2022 Update: JCSD#1 Close-Contact and Quarantine Protocol Update
January 14, 2022 To Parents, Guardians, Students, and Community Members: Johnson County School District #1 board, in partnership with Dr. Schueler, our local Public Health Officer, has approved a new protocol for school-related close contact tracing and quarantine. It aligns with updated CDC guidance and continues to provide flexibility to schools, parents, staff and students… Continue reading January 14, 2022 Update: JCSD#1 Close-Contact and Quarantine Protocol Update
Pfizer pediatric doses now available for children, 5-11
Johnson County Healthcare Center and Johnson County Public Health now have Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccination doses available for children ages 5-11. These will be available at mass clinics on Nov 19 at the American Legion, 2-6pm.
COVID-19 Booster Clinics Start Nov. 5 in Buffalo
Moderna booster shots are now available to residents who received their second COVID-19 dose at least six months ago, and fulfill at least one of the following requirements: 65 years or older, or over 18 and live in long-term care settings living with underlying medical conditions living or working in high-risk settings with the public… Continue reading COVID-19 Booster Clinics Start Nov. 5 in Buffalo
An important JCSD#1 Close-Contact and Quarantine Protocol Update
JCSD#1 Video (added October 1, 2021) September 14, 2021 To Parents, Guardians, Students, and Community Members: Johnson County School District #1 board, in partnership with Dr. Schueler, our local Public Health Officer, has approved a new protocol for school-related close contact tracing and quarantine. It provides flexibility to schools, parents, staff and students in regards… Continue reading An important JCSD#1 Close-Contact and Quarantine Protocol Update
Johnson County Public Health Announcement: COVID Vaccination Booster Update
While the FDA has approved a booster vaccination for the immunocompromised, Johnson County will not be administering booster doses until approval comes through the Wyoming Department of Health. The CDC advisory panel will be meeting Friday August 13 to discuss the recommendations. Johnson County Public Health will not be keeping a waiting list for booster… Continue reading Johnson County Public Health Announcement: COVID Vaccination Booster Update
Johnson County School District Update
Hello Johnson County School District #1 Families – welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! As you know, COVID-19 is unfortunately still a part of our lives and we will be continuing to actively monitor students and staff for signs and symptoms of this virus. We have a layered approach to COVID prevention, including currently only… Continue reading Johnson County School District Update
Johnson County Task Force Announcement
As of Monday, August 2, 2021, masks will not be required for students and staff in Johnson County School District #1. The safety and health of staff, students and community remains to be a top priority for the district as we get ready to start the year. The federal requirements of masks on federal transportation… Continue reading Johnson County Task Force Announcement
Johnson County Healthcare Center Requires Masks in All Areas
Effective immediately, visitors and patients will be required to screen prior to entering the facility and wear a mask in all areas. Non-COVID positive inpatients will be limited to two visitors (no one under the age of 12). Entrances into the facility will be limited to The Family Medical Center on the east side of… Continue reading Johnson County Healthcare Center Requires Masks in All Areas