Kansas official says Pfizer vaccine may reach high risk workers mid December
Kansas health officials anticipate FDA approval for Pfizer vaccine and expect 23 750 doses to cover about 35 000 to 40 000 health care workers. Deputy director Phil Griffin noted limited supply and that roughly 45 percent may accept vaccination while about 20 percent refuse and 35 percent are undecided. The forecast follows a record November surge and Thanksgiving gatherings.
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Topeka
Kansas
Phil Griffin
Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention
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Joint Legislative Budget Committee
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Sedgwick
Douglas County records first under 55 COVID fatality
A Douglas County resident aged 45 to 54 died from COVID-19, the youngest local death to date, as the county tallies 27 total fatalities and notes a fifth death in the last week. The decedent was hospitalized in the region, according to health department spokesperson George Diepenbrock.
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Douglas County
Health Department
George Diepenbrock
Lawrence-Douglas County
Douglas County Commission Reallocates CARES Act Funds
The Douglas County Commission moved about 650000 in unspent CARES Act money to other needs to ensure funds are used before the year end. County staff say more reallocations are expected within a week as they review remaining balance and eligible projects.
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Douglas County Commission
City approves plan to replace water tower in late night vote
Lawrence City Commission vote 4-1 at midnight approves a $3.8 million special use permit to demolish the Water Tower Park tower at 1225 Sunset Drive and build a new one. West Hills neighbors protested amid concerns for park and home impacts, while supporters cite long term cost efficiency for utility rate payers.
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Lawrence City Commission
Lisa Larsen
Water Tower Park
Sunset Drive
West Hills
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