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Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2) causing COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) continues to be widespread in Kansas County health departments are trying to contain this pandemic Methods: This second survey of Kansas county health department directors occurred from August 7 to September 7, 2020 Since the first survey in April, there have been significant increases in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 and related deaths Thus, the aim of the study was to re-evaluate county-level containment efforts and assess shortfalls that were identified in the April 2020 survey Results: In total, 41 out of 105 directors responded to the survey Generally, respondents said there were increased supplies for testing, increased testing centers, shorter time to get test results, and in some cases, increased funding However, the number of people involved in contact tracing had not increased substantially, which was one of the recommended changes for improving containment Moreover, of those persons who were tested, only a few (18%) counties inquired if they wear masks in public From comments reported, there was a sense of employees being overwhelmed, especially among the smaller county health departments Conclusion: As the cases of and deaths from COVID-19 are increasing in the state, especially in high density areas, the respondents to our survey indicated there was continued need for additional funding with easy access, increased staffing, especially for contact tracing, and significant help for effective messaging to improve adherence to public health directives
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