
Last updated Jan. 7, 2021
Current: Phase 1A of Johnson County’s vaccination plan
At this time, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment is following the state’s plan and only vaccinating health care workers, emergency medical service workers and public health staff. People who live and work in nursing homes are receiving the vaccine through the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-term Care (LTC) Program.
There is no list for the public to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine, no matter the age or medical condition of an individual. Announcements about vaccine availability will be made on Johnson County’s website here.
Essential workers and people age 75 and older will be the next round eligible for the vaccine. Johnson County will not move onto this group until Phase 1A is complete. Those who are in a lower-risk category will most likely get vaccinated in late spring or early summer. These timelines are subject to change and will depend on vaccine availability from the federal government.
For more information about the vaccine in Johnson County, view their frequently asked questions webpage.
The City of Lenexa is currently under Johnson County’s COVID-19 restrictions. On Nov. 13, following discussion about the high levels of virus transmission in the community, and the impact on schools and hospitals, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners, issued an emergency public health order to slow the spread of the virus. The order is available at this link.
A few key points from the health order are:
- 6 feet of physical distance must be maintained between individuals who do not reside together when in public space.
- Gatherings are limited to 50 people or 50% capacity, whichever is less.
- All restaurants plus bars, night clubs, or other businesses licensed to sell alcohol must close by 12 a.m. (midnight). Takeout can continue.
- Nail salons, barber shops, hair salons, tattoo parlors, dentists and other personal services must be by appointment only with online or text message check-in.
- Fairs, festivals, carnivals, parades, and other similar events cannot occur.
- Fitness centers and health clubs must close locker rooms.
- Recreational and youth sports practices and events must be limited to a maximum of two attendees per participant.
- Masks are still required in all public spaces (through Gov. Kelly’s mask order).
This county order is being enforced by Johnson County Codes Enforcement staff. You can report a Lenexa violation to the County's call center at 913.715.5000 or by email to covid19@jocogov.org.
If you have a complaint about the State of Kansas face mask order currently in effect, you can report a complaint to Johnson County’s District Attorney’s Office Consumer Fraud Hotline by calling 913.715.3003.