Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health

🦠Weekly Update🦠 Douglas County emergency department (ED) visits for COVID, Flu, and RSV are at 0%, indicating very low clinical activity in our local healthcare settings. Wastewater surveillance in Lawrence, KS shows low levels of all three viruses.

🦠Weekly Update🦠 Emergency department visits for COVID, Flu, and RSV are currently at 0%, indicating a notable decrease in severe respiratory illness in our community. Wastewater surveillance continues to show a downward trend for all three viruses.

🦠Weekly Update🦠 COVID, Flu, and RSV ED visits in Douglas County have decreased to 0%, indicating a significant reduction in severe respiratory illness. Wastewater surveillance data for Lawrence, KS shows a continued downward trend in viral levels for all three pathogens.

🦠Weekly Update🦠 Wastewater levels for COVID, Flu, and RSV are all showing a continued decline as we approach the end of flu season. We will continue to provide these weekly respiratory illness reports until the end of May.

Getting ready for back-to-school season? We've got you covered! Stop by for Walk-in Wednesdays and get your child’s back-to-school immunizations — no appointment needed. 📅 Every Wednesday through the end of April 📍 Visit our clinic or call us at 785-843-0721 with any questions.

When we vaccinate against measles, we protect: ✅ Our children ✅ Those who can't be vaccinated ✅ Our entire community If you want to get vaccinated or don’t know if you are, please call Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health at 785-843-0721 or contact your primary care provider.

Jonathan Smith, LDCPH Executive Director, joined both City and County Commissions as the week of April 7 was officially proclaimed National Public Health Week. 🏛️👏 This week, and every week, we’re proud to support the work of building healthier, more equitable communities. 💪

🦠Weekly Update🦠 Douglas County emergency department (ED) visits for COVID and RSV have dropped to 0%, while flu-related ED visits remain at 1%. In Lawrence, KS, wastewater levels for all three viruses are declining.

🦠Weekly Update🦠 COVID ED visits are at 0% for the first time since Nov. 2024, with steady medium wastewater levels. Flu ED visits are at 1%, down from Nov. 2024, with wastewater levels still trending down. RSV ED visits remain at 0%, and wastewater levels continue to decline.

Prevention is key to keep our community safe! Two doses of the MMR vaccine provides 97% protection against infection. If you don’t know if you are vaccinated or have questions about measles, call LDCPH at 785-843-0721 or contact your primary care provider.

🦠Weekly Update🦠 Covid-19 emergency department (ED) visits remain steady at 2%, flu ED visits have decreased to 3% and RSV ED visits have dropped to 0.

We look forward to seeing you at Public Health After Dark next Thursday, March 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the @lawrencelibrary! We'll hear from a panel of Douglas County professionals including Dr. Jomella Watson-Thompson. For more information, visit the link in our bio.

🦠Weekly Update🦠 Emergency department visits for COVID, Flu, and RSV in Douglas County have seen slight increases, with COVID visits rising to 2%, Flu at 4%, and RSV at 1%. Click on the link in our bio for more information on Syndromic Surveillance and Wastewater Reports.

Join us on Thursday, March 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Lawrence Public Library for Public Health After Dark! This is an interactive community event to help us understand more about violence in Douglas County. For more information and to register, click on the link in our bio.

WIC is heading to Baldwin City tomorrow to help folks get connected to services closer to home. To schedule an appointment, call or text our WIC line at 785-856-5350 or fill out the WIC interest form by going to the link in our bio.

COVID and Flu ED visits remain steady, COVID ED visits at 2% and RSV ED visits at 1%. Flu ED visits have risen to 10% of ED visits, which is the highest percent of Flu ED visits in DGCO since 2022. COVID, Flu, and RSV wastewater levels in Lawrence, KS are trending down.

Are you over 65 years old? A 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine booster is now recommended for you! Our clinic has vaccine appointments available. Please contact 785-843-0721 or visit ldchealth.org/clinic to schedule an appointment or for inquires.

Curious about how to take care of yourself at home with a respiratory illness? Check out our tips:

Weekly Update: increase in all rep. illness ED visits in Douglas County, with COVID up to 3%, Flu up to 7%, and RSV at 2%. Additionally, all three are categorized as having high levels in wastewater. Flu and RSV have the highest recorded levels we have had in wastewater.

Another round of snow possible Mon. into Tues. Right now, the uncertainty is high, but accumulations will be possible across KS and MO. Stay tuned to the forecast as details become more clear in the coming days. What is certain is that bitter cold temperatures arrive next week.