COVID-19 Resources & Vaccine Information

Hello,

As Kansas and our country continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, I hope you will find the resources below helpful.

I am vaccinated and I will continue to urge Kansans to get vaccinated. These decisions should be left to each individual, and that decision should be guided by conversations with trusted doctors and not dictated by bureaucrats in Washington, D.C.

I encourage all Kansans to continue to take precautions to keep yourself and your families safe. To get the most up-to-date recommendations from the federal government, please visit  coronavirus.gov.

Visit the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)’s COVID-19 Response Center website at coronavirus.kdheks.gov. There you can: 

• Find the latest information on COVID-19 cases in Kansas, travel information and information about free testing;
• Get guidance on how to protect yourself and others or what to do if you think you are sick;
• Access tool kits for individuals and families, businesses and employers, education K-12, colleges and universities, long-term care facilities, child care and foster care, law enforcement and EMS, correctional and detention facilities, churches and faith-based organizations, dental practices and more;
• Read about options for mental health resources in Kansas. *The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is also available for those seeking help by calling 1-800-273-8255.

The KDHE COVID-19 hotline can be reached at 866-534-3463.

For information on at-home COVID-19 tests, please visit covidtests.gov.

Visit kansasvaccine.gov for information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations in Kansas, including availability and FAQs.

To find providers offering COVID-19 vaccinations, use CDC’s Find My Vaccine map tool. Enter your zip code or address to find the providers nearest to you, then adjust the mile range slider scale to your preference.

As with any medical decision, Sen. Moran encourages Kansans to consult their primary care doctor or family physician regarding choices concerning their personal health.

Aviation Manufacturers:

In May 2020, I introduced legislation creating a public-private partnership program between the federal government and aviation manufacturers designed to protect the workforce and industry impacted by COVID-19. This program was signed into law on March 11, 2021.

This legislation allows aviation manufacturers to designate 25% of their workforce that are at risk of furlough due to COVID-19 to be eligible for 50% of their total compensation covered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The remaining 50% will be covered by the employer.

This program is structured as a temporary, emergency program as aviation manufacturers deal with the unprecedented crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This program ensures that an experienced workforce will be safeguarded and available to contribute as the industry recovers.

The aviation manufacturing industry in Kansas plays a critical role in providing our state with high-paying jobs and supporting commercial and general aviation across the country, and I’m pleased this program has helped 45 Kansas companies and thousands of their invaluable employees. Read more about the AMJP program’s impact on Kansas here.

Kansas Veterans:

For information on receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at the VA, please click here.

For general coronavirus FAQs and information on how it may affect your benefits, please click here.

*If you are experiencing problems receiving your benefits from the VA, please see my note at the bottom of this page.

Kansas Workers:

If you have recently been laid off and need to file for unemployment insurance, visit the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) website by clicking here. To view FAQs from KDOL, please click here.

I understand that for a variety of reasons many people are suffering due to the inability of the Kansas Department of Labor to distribute funds allocated by federal COVID-19 relief packages. Although the federal government does not have jurisdictional oversight for the Kansas Department of Labor, I continue to urge Governor Kelly to do everything possible to get these funds into the hands of Kansans who need it, now more than ever.

Kansas Farmers and Ranchers:

Visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s COVID-19 webpage for information on resources, loans and food assistance programs by clicking here.

Kansas Business Owners:

For information regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness, please visit the U.S. Small Business Administration’s website by clicking here.

For information regarding Economic Injury Disaster Loans, please click here.

Also, be advised the IRS is extending payroll tax credits to eligible businesses that provide paid leave. Learn more here.

To learn how to keep employees healthy and safe, check out KDHE’s tool kit here or OSHA’s resource page here.

Kansas Students and Schools:

For information on federal resources available to students, graduates and schools in response to COVID-19, please click here.

Kansans Living or Traveling Abroad:

If you are abroad and need assistance from the U.S. State Department:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) by clicking here.
• Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate by clicking here or call 1-888-407-4747 (U.S. & Canada) or 1- 202-501-4444 (from overseas).

If you are thinking about international travel, please be advised that effective January 26, all air passengers entering the United States (including U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents) must present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within three calendar days of departure or proof of recovery from the virus within the last 90 days.

Note from Senator Moran about assistance with federal agencies:

If you are a Kansas resident and you or your family need assistance with matters related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit my assistance webpage and email casework@moran.senate.gov. My office is happy to further discuss your situation and see how we might be of assistance to you.