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COVID-19

Coping with COVID: Missouri, Kansas remain behind nationally in vaccine administration

Kansas and Missouri continue to lag among other states in the share of the population that has received the first does of the COVID-19 vaccine. Washington Post data shows that vaccine distribution across the country has ramped up significantly over… more

Mo. Senate passes COVID-19 bill to protect employers

A big step toward employer protection during the era of COVID-19 has made progress with the advancement of a COVID-19 lawsuit bill in Missouri. In a 20-13 vote, the Missouri Senate passed Senate Bill 51, designed to stop lawsuits targeting… more

Women leaving U.S. workforce in numbers well ahead of men

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the U.S. female workforce, with 2.5 million women leaving the job market since the beginning of the public health crisis, compared to 1.8 million men, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  The… more

Public universities in Kansas face tuition refund mandate

The Kansas House budget committee voted in support of an amendment in the state’s higher education budget to require colleges and universities to provide tuition rebates to students who switched to online courses during the pandemic.  The amendment would require six… more

Coping with COVID: U.S. active cases in show first downturn trend since start of COVID-19

As the global COVID-19 virus nears a full year since it first began wreaking havoc in the U.S., active cases are beginning to show a decline. The virus’ spread made its impact in waves, the international COVID-19 tracking website, Worldometers,… more

Clay County follows KCMO, eases dining and gathering restrictions

Restaurants and bars in Clay County no longer have limited hours due to COVID-19 guidelines, according to a recently updated health order. The updated emergency order went into effect at 5 p.m. Sunday. The Clay County Public Health Center announced… more

Coping with COVID: Progress with first dosages reaches 11.1 percent in Missouri and Kansas

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KCMO revises COVID-19 rules, eases restrictions

Another amendment to Kansas City's COVID-19 rules and guidelines is giving businesses increased freedom starting this evening, according to a Friday announcement at City Hall from Mayor Quinton Lucas. Although mask and distancing will still be required, restaurants and bars… more

Coping with COVID: Kansas City, Kan. seniors over 65 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine with appointment 

This week, the Unified Government Public Health Department announced that residents of Wyandotte County 65 years old and over are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. The UGPHD said it’s now scheduling vaccinations for those at highest risk, and highest priority… more

Pharmacies up recruitment to help administer COVID vaccine

Pharmacy chains across the U.S. are on hiring sprees to recruit pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to help with the national COVID-19 vaccination campaign, The New York Times reported Feb. 10.  The U.S. is set to send 1 million vaccine doses to roughly 6,500 retail… more