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Half of Kansas counties turn down COVID-19 vaccines even though they’re far from herd immunity

Sixty-two Kansas counties rejected their weekly allocations of COVID-19 vaccines from the state this week even though only roughly 34% of Kansans have received at least one shot. by Abigail Censky, Kansas News Service Even as Kansas remains far from reaching the coveted public health standard of herd immunity against COVID-19 — essentially starving off … Continue reading “Half of Kansas counties turn down COVID-19 vaccines even though they’re far from herd immunity”

Gov. Kelly calls Kansas ban on transgender athletes a ‘job killer’

Republicans and Democrats across the country are fighting over whether transgender athletes should be welcome in girls’ and women’s sports. The Kansas Legislature passed a ban, but it looks destined for a veto. by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Wichita, Kansas — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is signaling she’ll likely reject a bill that’s part … Continue reading “Gov. Kelly calls Kansas ban on transgender athletes a ‘job killer’”

Age of those hospitalized for COVID-19 dropping, doctor says

Younger COVID-19 patients now are taking up more space in the hospital compared to last October through December, according to doctors at the University of Kansas Health System. There were more patients 50 to 65 years old and fewer in the 75 to 80 group admitted to the hospital for COVID-19 in March and April, … Continue reading “Age of those hospitalized for COVID-19 dropping, doctor says”