KANSAS CITY, Mo. — 41 Action News is offering a daily recap of COVID-19 related stories from across Kansas City and the country. Check back every morning for the latest developments.
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University of Kansas Health System daily COVID-19 update
University of Kansas Health System doctors said they currently have 79 patients with acute COVID-19 infections in the hospital, including 30 in the ICU and 22 on ventilators.
Doctors spent much of the daily update discussing vaccinations for COVID-19 and specifically vaccinations within the senior population.
New Reflections helping trucking industry fill jobs
While many industries are struggling during the pandemic, the trucking industry is an exception. There are many jobs available, and a local group called New Reflections is helping Kansas City area people fill those jobs.
Moderna vaccine headed to local VA facilities
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine would be distributed to several VA medical sites, including the VA medical centers in Leavenworth, Topeka, Wichita, Kansas City and Poplar Bluff.
KC metro long-term care facilities prep response to COVID-19 vaccine refusal
While many residents of care facilities in Kansas and Missouri are excited to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, that's not the case for everyone. Now, those facilities are putting a plan in place for what happens when residents refuse the vaccine.
Mother, son open Grandview restaurant, brewery in midst of pandemic
A mother and son team opened up a restaurant and brewery in Grandview during the pandemic, despite COVID-19 stifling much of the restaurant industry.
Ollie’s Local closes after ‘stinker of a year’
Ollie's Local is the latest Kansas City area restaurant to fall victim to the harsh reality of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Martini Corner restaurant announced its closure Friday on Facebook.
Lenexa-based clinical research company participates in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial
Moderna gained approval for use of its COVID-19 vaccine thanks, in part, to a Lenexa-based research company that participated in phase three of the trial.
Lawmakers reach deal on relief package with stimulus checks, plan to approve Monday
Congress reached an agreement on a relief package for COVID-19 over the weekend that would include another round of stimulus checks. The vote will be held sometime Monday to approve the package and send it to President Donald Trump.
CDC gives 'OK' to begin inoculations of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, shots could start Monday morning
Over the weekend, the CDC gave the green light for the use of the Moderna version of the COVID-19 vaccine. It had already been approved for emergency use by the FDA.
European nations banning flights to Britain
Many European nations are shutting down travel to Britain as the island battles a new strain of the COVID-19 virus.
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