Absences surge as COVID strains Kansas schools and hospitals
As Kansas faces a high COVID surge, Wichita schools report 1,274 student absences and 399 employee absences after break, with 172 staff testing positive. University of Kansas Hospital treats 162 patients, 119 in infectious phase, while 850 employees are out. EMS crews in Kansas City area log long weeks, ambulances sometimes go to waiting rooms. Officials say surgeries and clinics are canceled and staff redeployed to bedside care.
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Kansas
Wichita
Susan Arensman
Kansas State Board of Education
University of Kansas Hospital
Chris Ryder
Ryder
Kansas City
Chris Winger
Johnson County
Winger
State Health Department
Joe Reardon
Greater
John Hanna
KU classes set to start on time with tighter mask policy
University of Kansas officials confirm spring classes begin January 18 in person with a stricter mask rule for instructors. All instructors must wear masks at all times in classrooms except in theater and performing arts. Temporary remote options may be used for quarantines or major attendance drops.
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Barbara Eichelmeyer
Jayhawk
Bichelmeyer
Eichelmeyer
Jayhawks
Kansas City, Mo
Kansas
Capitol
Esther Schwemmer
Leavenworth
Capitol Building
U.S
District of Columbia
Kansas City
Dabney Friedrich
Fentanyl Tied to Rising Drug Deaths Across Kansas and Nation
The surge in overdose deaths during the pandemic links to fentanyl laced in many drugs, with Kansas reporting a sharp rise and nationwide 2020 totals hitting a record high. Valley Hope notes ongoing pandemic disruptions to treatment, while experts urge expanded access to care and harm reduction strategies including naloxone and drug testing.
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Valley Hope
Atchison
Kansas
U.S
Jon Siebert
Valley Hope Association
Missouri
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Siebert
COVID-19
Valley Hope Network
COVID
Biden
NPR
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Pedstal
American Medical Association
Legislators approve $154 million stimulus plan for growth
Gov. Laura Kelly and legislative leaders unanimously allocate 154 million in federal stimulus to boost economic development and school resources. The State Finance Council funds 100 million for expanding structures to attract businesses and 50 million for a new 1000 per child grant aiding families and students recovering from the pandemic.
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Laura Kelly
State Finance Council
Senate
House
Council
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