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More positive COVID-19 cases reported at Lansing Correctional Facility

Kansas Department of Corrections officials today reported additional staff have tested positive for COVID-19 at Lansing Correctional Facility, plus the first resident at LCF has tested positive. The state prison is implementing a new operating schedule beginning Saturday afternoon and evening, according to the announcement. The fourth staff member to test positive was a man … Continue reading “More positive COVID-19 cases reported at Lansing Correctional Facility”

Kansas reports five more COVID-19 deaths; number of cases rises to 620

Wyandotte County reports one more death, and total of 139 cases Kansas reported five more deaths from COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the state’s total to 17, according to reports from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Positive cases rose by 68 statewide on Friday to a total of 620, according to Dr. Lee Norman, … Continue reading “Kansas reports five more COVID-19 deaths; number of cases rises to 620”

KU Medical School to graduate 52 doctors early to help in COVID-19 crisis in Kansas

The University of Kansas Medical School, with one of its campuses in Kansas City, Kansas, will graduate 52 medical students early to help in Kansas with the COVID-19 pandemic. The early graduation will come just at the time that COVID-19 is rising and may peak in Kansas, according to doctors at a University of Kansas … Continue reading “KU Medical School to graduate 52 doctors early to help in COVID-19 crisis in Kansas”