COVID-19 Resource Page
As the novel coronavirus has progressed from an unusual disease in a city in China to a WHO-declared pandemic, a flood of information has spread through broadcast media, social media and coffee-shop conversations. Trying to sort out fact from fiction -- or to identify what is really applicable here in Butler County, Kansas -- has become increasingly difficult. This page attempts to gather together some of the information that is most relevant in our corner of Kansas.
County Alerts and Closures
UPDATED 3/31/2020:
County government buildings and offices are closed to public access -- currently through Sunday, April 19th (to align with the governor's "Stay at Home" order). Many county services are still available by phone, mail and internet, as well as by special appointment (as available). Be aware that some county functions that rely on state systems are currently offline while those state offices are closed.
NOTE: Available services includes the County Landfill. They are open for business! (The separate e-waste and household hazardous waste drop-off sites are closed, but these items can still be processed at the main landfill entrance.)
Additional notable changes include those listed below:
- All 4-H / Community Building reservations are cancelled
- Department on Aging's Spring Fling is cancelled
- The Governor's One Shot Turkey Hunt has been cancelled.
- *NEW: The County Wide Clean-Up event that was scheduled for April 18th - 25th has been postponed. A rescheduled date will be announced later.
Board of County Commissioners:
Public Access to Weekly Meetings
The Butler County Board of Commissioners continues to meet on a weekly basis, as scheduled. However, due to the limits on gathering sizes and the closure of government buildings, public access to those meetings now looks a little different. To view Commission meetings through live-stream, or to access archived videos of previous meetings, click here.
Official Information Sources
One of your best defenses is to know the facts. To better protect yourself and your family, go straight to the source. Refer to these links for the most current guidelines, recommendations, and virus data:
Butler County Data
| CATEGORY | COUNTS |
|---|---|
| Confirmed COVID-19 cases | 8 |
| Negative test results | 163 |
| Recovered cases* | 3 |
| Fatalities from COVID-19 | 0 |
| 2018 estimated population (for reference) |
66,765 |
Kansas Data
| CATEGORY | COUNTS |
|---|---|
| State Reported COVID-19 Cases* | 1,046 |
| Non-Resident Confirmed Cases in KS | 2 |
| Total Counties with Confirmed Cases | 57 |
| Fatalities from COVID-19* | 38 |
| 2019 estimated population | 2,913,314 |
Symptom Self-Reporting
| To self-report COVID-19 symptoms to the Butler County Health Department, click on the image below to access the online form: |
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Fact Sheets for Individuals in Quarantine or Isolation
| FACT SHEET TOPIC | DOCUMENT LINK |
|---|---|
| Home Isolation Information for Patients | Click to view |
| Home Isolation Information for Household Members and Caregivers | Click to view |
Declarations, Orders and Official Notices
| NOTICE OR ORDER | EFFECTIVE or RELEASE DATE | DOCUMENT LINK |
|---|---|---|
| Governor's Executive Order: Statewide Stay at Home | Effective March 30, 2020 | Click to view |
| Kansas Office of the Governor: All Executive Orders | Continually updated | Link to Website |
| Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration | March 21, 2020 | Link to Application |
| Butler County Public Health Emergency Declaration | March 19, 2020 | Click to view |
| KDHE: Mandatory Quarantine for Some Travelers | Updated April 6, 2020 | Click to view |
| Governor's Executive Order on School Closings | March 17, 2020 | Click to view |
| Governor's Executive Order on Gatherings | Updated April 7, 2020 | Click to view |
| Governor's Executive Order on Utility Shut-Offs | March 17, 2020 | Click to view |
| State Emergency Declaration | March 12, 2020 | Click to view |
| Major Disaster Declaration for KS: FEMA-4504-DR | March 29, 2020 | Click to view |
| Federal Emergency Declaration | March 13, 2020 | Click to view |