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The action by the Legislature last week, passing a bill that would limit the governor’s authority in health emergencies, has in many ways derailed what the state has been doing to curb the spread of COVID-19, according to Dr. Lee Norman, Kansas secretary of health. Dr. Norman made his remarks at a news conference this … Continue reading “Health secretary: Legislature derails state’s efforts to curb spread of COVID-19”

Today Dr. Lee Norman, Kansas secretary of health, urged county health officers to monitor their hospital bed capacity diligently. Health orders are now effective at the county level since the state level plan has become guidance, not mandatory, for the entire state. Wyandotte County health officials adopted the state plan and issued a health order … Continue reading “County health officers urged to monitor hospital bed capacity”

At a news conference on Wednesday morning, University of Kansas Health System doctors discussed the topic of reopening sports. Dr. David Smith, youth sports medicine medical director at KU Health System, said youth had missed spring sports and are revved up and ready to go with summer sports. However, he said coaches, parents and youth … Continue reading “When should youth sports and professional sports reopen?”