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Area enters less restrictive Phase 2 of reopening today; doctors advise maintaining social distancing and good hygiene

Going into the Memorial Day weekend, doctors at the University of Kansas Health System on Friday discussed entering Phase 2 of the state’s Ad Astra reopening plan, celebrating Memorial Day virtually and the need for blood donations. They made their remarks at a news conference this morning held by KU Health System. Opening up society … Continue reading “Area enters less restrictive Phase 2 of reopening today; doctors advise maintaining social distancing and good hygiene”

Gov. Kelly’s emergency powers weakened by lawmakers who say she overreacted to COVID-19

The Kansas Legislature worked for about 24 hours on a GOP-backed bill that pulls some emergency powers away from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. She has the ability to veto it, though has not said she’d do that directly. by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — In a one-day marathon session that wrapped up … Continue reading “Gov. Kelly’s emergency powers weakened by lawmakers who say she overreacted to COVID-19”

Wyandotte County prepares to enter Phase 2 of state’s reopening plan on Friday

As Wyandotte County prepares to enter Phase 2 of the governor’s Ad Astra reopening plan on Friday, May 22, Wyandotte County health officials reported on the state of COVID-19 here. The county and surrounding area recently has seen decreasing trends in the rolling averages of cases and deaths, according to officials. Wyandotte County still has … Continue reading “Wyandotte County prepares to enter Phase 2 of state’s reopening plan on Friday”