County considers extending mask mandate in Douglas County
Douglas County leaders meet to extend the public health order requiring face coverings for those age two and older in public spaces through February 9. The commission may rescind or modify the order earlier. the mandate was first issued amid record high COVID-19 cases to curb community spread and protect health care capacity.
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State boards weigh TEAL path to fill substitute shortages
Kansas State Board of Education discussed an emergency declaration to issue Temporary Emergency Authorized Licenses TEAL to fill substitute teaching gaps caused by COVID-19. The plan would drop the 60 college credit hour rule while requiring age 18 high school diploma GED holders excluded and a district employment commitment.
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Wichita school board meeting suspended over mask refusal
A Wichita school board meeting was suspended after three newly elected members Diane Albert Kathy Bond and Hazel Stabler refused to wear masks during the session. President Stan Reeser urged adherence to the board directive as the livestream began.
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Haskell to Begin Online First Weeks Amid Omicron Surge
Haskell Indian Nations University announced that spring classes start January 18 with the first three weeks online due to the COVID-19 Omicron surge. On campus students can use library spaces while PPE is provided. Online return may extend if the surge continues.
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Fauci snaps at Paul during tense Senate hearing noting misinfo
In a heated Senate hearing on pandemic policy Fauci angrily rebuked Rand Paul for alleged false claims about him and the pandemic. He cited security threats and said Paul uses the crisis for political gain while dismissing questions about financial disclosures.
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