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University of Kansas Health System daily briefing
University of Kansas Health System officials said there were 153 total COVID-19 patients in the hospital as of Wednesday. Of those, 89 were considered acute infections with 47 of those in the ICU and 26 on the ventilator. The other 64 are in the recovery phase and six of those are on the ventilator.
Doctors were joined by other officials to further discuss COVID-19 vaccines and how they will be distributed in Kansas.
Libraries expand internet options during pandemic
Friends of the Kansas City, Missouri, Public Library is hosting a fundraiser to raise money to provide WiFi hot spots that can be checked out by library users and increase internet access for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Healthcare worker starts online business to bring flair to scrubs
One healthcare worker started an online scrubs business to add a little extra joy to outfits worn by those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
KC metro school nurses provide free COVID-19 tests for students, staff
Schools on both sides of the state line are able to test students and staff for COVID-19 on their campuses and return results in 15 minutes to a day in order to better trace the virus and prevent spread within the student body.
Raytown elementary students to go virtual next week
Elementary students in the Raytown school district will transition to virtual learning next week. Secondary students are already learning virtually. The transition follows recommendations from health officials.
KC business owner hopes COVID-19 vaccine will mask use of face coverings
Small businesses such as Made in KC are hoping the COVID-19 vaccine will eventually allow customers to shop without having to wear face masks and increase foot traffic to the stores.
COVID-19 hospitalizations, daily case reports and daily deaths have all doubled in just over a month
Data shows more people in the U.S. are dying from COVID-19 each day than died in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Around 2,600 people are dying from the virus each day, while 2,400 were killed in the attack.
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