COVID-19
A condition called multisystem inflammation syndrome, or MIS-C, has been found in dozens of children by two different U.S. research groups, according to STAT News. Researchers say it is a side effect of COVID-19 and reports have described children who…
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Regionally, the 905 newly diagnosed cases in Kansas on Monday represented a surge of nearly 60 percent from last Friday’s previous record of 568. It was the seventh time in eight days that new cases had surpassed the previous day’s…
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An increase in new cases in the bi-state region and across other areas of the U.S. has resulted in a statewide mask policy for Kansans following similar announcements from Kansas City, Mo. and Douglas County. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced…
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After rumors of a small disagreement between Clay County and the City Council of Kansas City over the planned use of CARES Act funds, the council has decided to allocate $2.5 million to low-income households and small businesses in Clay…
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A helping hand is within reach for those currently enrolled in or beginning graduate courses at the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at UMKC. The family of the late Henry W. Bloch is offering free tuition for the first…
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Remote work environments are now the status quo following closures across the U.S. due to COVID-19. A survey conducted by S&P Market Intelligence finds that most companies will not be returning to standard offices as they reopen Whether permanently or…
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On Friday, Tyson Foods confirmed that tests at the chicken processing plant located in Noel, Mo. have resulted in 371 employees testing positive for COVID-19. In a news release from Tyson Foods, the company said that it tested 1,142 employees…
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Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Friday that masks will be mandatory beginning Monday for everyone entering businesses and other public places in Kansas City. The mandate came after several daily reports of increasing new COVID-19 cases in the Kansas City area…
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Garden Terrace, a nursing home located at 7541 Switzer Road in Overland Park, has reported 58 Covid-19 cases and 11 deaths. "Since adequate testing became available, we have been testing residents and associates for Covid-19," said Debbie Biehl, the home’s executive…
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As Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas’ current executive order on mask-wearing expires next week, Lucas and addressed the public Thursday about possibly extending or changing that mask requirement when he issues his next order. “Kansas City, Missouri, is absolutely considering…
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