Susan Renee Parks 11-05-1974 to 03-17-2020 - Mar. 24, 2020
Linn County News Published March 25, 2020 Susan Renee Parks, age 45 of Mound City, Kan., passed away March 17, 2020, at her home. Susan was born Nov. 5, 1974, the daughter of Marlin Ray and Linda Harris Parks in Harrisonville, Mo. She enjoyed watching cooking shows. She...[More]
SPECIAL: KDHE updates the public on testing prioritization; issues new quarantine notices - Mar. 23, 2020
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing several updates today, including the addition of new states to the quarantine mandates as well as a prioritization for COVID-19 tests submitted to the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories. Two states...[More]
SPECIAL: TRAVEL GUIDANCE - Mar. 23, 2020
As we continue to work through the COVID-19 Coronavirus response efforts and activities we feel it is important to address travel issues and recommendations. The best approach is to avoid travel as much as possible. If you DO NOT have to travel or leave your home, DON’T. ...[More]
SPECIAL: ORDER of the Linn County Public Health Officer March 20, 2020: 5:00 PM - Mar. 22, 2020
The following actions are officially implemented by the Linn County Public Health Officer and shall be in official force and effect at 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2020. This order shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded by the Public Health Officer. This ORDER is made...[More]
PRESS RELEASE: Linn County now has its second confirmed case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in a second community. - Mar. 22, 2020
PRESS RELEASE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 March 22, 2020: 4:00 PM Linn County now has its second confirmed case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in a second community. This person has been in self quarantine and has done everything correctly, as did our first confirmed case individual. As a result,...[More]
SPECIAL: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Alerts Consumers About Unauthorized Fraudulent COVID-19 Test Kits - Mar. 22, 2020
For Immediate Release: March 20, 2020Statement From: Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug Administration Stephen M. Hahn M.D. Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs - Office of Regulatory Affairs Judith...[More]
SPECIAL: BCMH advises regarding nationwide testing shortages - Mar. 20, 2020
On March 18, Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) learned there is a nationwide shortage of supplies for testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. There is currently no time frame for when these supplies will be available from the CDC and commercial suppliers. We will...[More]
SPECIAL: Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control issues memos to liquor licensees - Mar. 20, 2020
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control issues memos to liquor licensees TOPEKA - By statute, the Kansas Department of Revenue's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is granted discretionary powers in the interest of public health and welfare. Today, Debbi Beavers, Director of the Kansas...[More]
SPECIAL: KDHE issues new mandates for quarantine and isolation of travelers, close contacts and those being tested - Mar. 19, 2020
TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing new mandates today surrounding COVID-19, including travelers, close contacts of confirmed cases and those being tested. KDHE is now mandating 14-day home quarantine for Kansans who have: · Traveled to...[More]
SPECIAL: Confirmed case of Coronavirus in Linn County - Mar. 19, 2020
Linn County has its first confirmed case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The testing has been confirmed through the KDHE laboratory in Topeka, KS. This person has been isolated to their home. The Linn County Public Health Department is working diligently to identify and contact individuals...[More]
