Kansas City

Epidemiological Brief

As of 27 July 2026, Kansas City is classified at LOW epidemic risk (composite score 18.2). Pertussis is the leading signal at 2.28 cases per 100,000 (35.8% adjusted score), driven by combined Missouri and Kansas surveillance, and warrants routine outbreak monitoring. Influenza ILI stands at 2.2%, and measles incidence is low at 0.19 cases per 100,000. COVID-19 activity is minimal at 0.27 cases per 100,000. Dengue cases are travel-associated only (0.07 cases per 100,000) with no local transmission. A hantavirus watch signal is active for the Kansas City region; while person-to-person transmission does not occur, rodent-proofing of outdoor fan zones and temporary venues is recommended and groundskeeping staff should receive targeted risk communication. Wastewater-based epidemiology coverage is not active in this region (outside ATCP-73RE network), limiting early-warning environmental surveillance. International arrivals number 360. Hot conditions prevail (31 °C, 71% humidity, no precipitation), increasing heat-related illness risk during outdoor events. Recommended actions include pertussis cluster surveillance and contact tracing, hantavirus risk communication for venue ground crews, MMR vaccination verification for international spectators, heat-illness prevention messaging for large outdoor gatherings, and standard vector-borne disease traveller advisories.

Model SCEME v3.1 · Updated July 27, 2026

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