For our late night/early morning visitors we're sharing a roundup of the latest coronavirus stats and pandemic issues confronting this cowtown and the nation.
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KCMO: As of April 29th, KCMO has recorded 520 positive COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths
KMBC: The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 122 new confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, taking the state total to 7,425. In addition, four new deaths were attributed to COVID-19 in the state, taking the death total to 318 people.
KWCH: Kansas up to 3,738 COVID-19 cases, 125 deaths
WSJ: U.S. Buys 100,000 More Body Bags, Preparing for Coronavirus Worst
Fox News: Trump says coronavirus relief aid shouldn't go to sanctuary cities, teases upcoming travel
CNN: Wuhan shows the world that the end of lockdown is just the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis
CNBC: Elon Musk says orders to stay home are ‘fascist’ in expletive-laced rant during Tesla earnings call
AP: World Health Organization looking into whether grandparents should hug their grandchildren amid virus spread
After the jump there are about a dozen more local stories on coronavirus impact . . .
Kansas City High Hopes
With COVID-19 cases declining in KC, leaders say reopening plan will help stop outbreaks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Mayor Quinton Lucas unveiled the first phase of Kansas City's reopening Wednesday. It allows for some businesses to open as early as May 6, but with strict guidelines. The order, put together in large part by Kansas City Health Director Dr. Rex Archer, follows a 10/10/10 rule.
Courthouse Lockdown Cont’d
Jackson County says May 15 reopening date still in effect
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Following Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas' announcement that some non-essential businesses will be allowed to reopen earlier than May 15 , Jackson County officials said the stay-at-home order there remains in effect until that date. In a statement Wednesday afternoon, a spokeswoman for Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr.
Local Reopen Rundown
REOPEN KC: When and how parts of the Kansas City metro area will reopen
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said their stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 outbreak will end May 3. Many Kansas City metro area cities and counties are on board with the move to reopen businesses and institutions. In Missouri, local health authorities may enforce more restrictive public health requirements for businesses or individuals.
Show-Me Recovery
Parson: Hospitalizations down sharply in most areas of state
O'FALLON, MO (AP) - Coronavirus hospitalizations across Missouri are down significantly since peaking in early April, a key parameter in allowing the state to reopen, Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday. The Republican governor has outlined several metrics that he considers important in his decision to allow businesses and organizations to reopen starting Monday.
Lockdown Infections
KDOC: Inmate from Lansing Correctional Facility dies after testing positive for COVID-19
The Kansas Department of Corrections said an inmate from the Lansing Correctional Facility who tested positive for COVID-19 died Wednesday.KDOC said the inmate was over 60 years old and had underlying medical conditions. He had tested positive for the virus on Saturday after being taken to the University of Kansas Hospital on Friday.Officials said they would not release the man's name.
Comeback In Style
Barber shop, salon owners eager to reopen after pandemic closure
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Barber shops and salons are eager to reopen after closing for more than a month due to stay-at-home orders on both sides of the state line. Armon Lasker, owner of The Director's Cut in Kansas City, says he is considering taking customer's temperature to make sure they aren't running a fever before getting their haircut.
Kansas City Hospital Assurance
St. Luke's Health System announces options to keep patients safe during COVID-19 pandemic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fear of being exposed to coronavirus has some people avoiding the hospital, but St. Luke's Health System said they shouldn't worry. The health system explained they're taking several options to reduce risk of exposure, such as a 24-7 app, urgent care and community hospital access.
Pandemic Decision Daze
States Ponder Rules of Engagement as They Reopen Amid Pandemic
After six weeks of asking Kansans to stay at home, Gov. Laura Kelly is expected to announce Thursday that the state will start to reopen for businesses and some public gatherings on May 4. Even if people can travel at-will and previously non-essential retailers can open their doors, the governor likely will leave some restrictions in place and maybe enact new rules.
COVID-19 Drive Time
Here are some DMV resources during the coronavirus pandemic
OVERLAND PARK, KS (KCTV) -- Stay-at-home orders are lifting soon for some counties which means getting back to normal activities, like standing in line at the DMV. However, until offices reopen, if there's a problem with your license or registration, it depends on which side of the state line you live on.
KC Supply Chain
Local nonprofit works to feed families, eliminate food waste
ON SUNDAY. DONNA: A LOCAL GROUP IS WORKING TO FIGHT HUNGER IN THIS PANDEMIC, AND WORKERS NEED YOUR HELP . . . A LOCAL NON-PROFIT GROUP IS VERY BUSY, WORKING TO GET MEALS TO PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM.
First Responders Talk It Out
Peer-support programs assist first responders amid COVID-19 pandemic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - First responders rush into burning buildings, document crime scenes and assess patients in medical emergencies, risking their lives to serve and protect the public. But since the coronavirus pandemic hit, many officers accustomed to putting their own lives at risk are for the first time worried that their jobs could endanger their families.
Local Lactose Supply
Shatto Milk expands home delivery during pandemic
Shatto Milk has expanded its home delivery to include items from businesses that have had to close during the pandemic.
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New economy: Ask City Hall if you can do business.
ReplyDeleteRinse & repeat.
Thank you Mayor Lucas for working to protect our city and keep people safe. You are doing the right thing and those of us who live and work in KC appreciate it.
Delete2nd wave underway very, very, very soon if this is the best they've got.
DeleteThe body bag story?
ReplyDeleteNot only fake news, it is total bullshit.
"The order for 100,000 body bags, costing $5.1 million, was placed April 21, the Journal reported, citing federal contracting databases."
DeleteYeah, lousy lying commie federal databases...didn't read the story, huh brainiac?
Let's see....60,000 dead. 10,000 in the last five days.
ReplyDeleteYUP! LET'S OPEN 'ER UP NOW!!!
Enjoy your right, guys...to be dead
Everyone be scared forever! Obey your masters and do not question!
DeleteSlow reopening is the only plan. Really hope it works.
ReplyDeleteBig deal.. It is a flu. We get it every year. Did nobody die from the flu this year? Or is every flu the "19".
ReplyDelete^^^ Gamble with your life, not mine.
ReplyDeleteThen stay the fuck inside don't go to fucking work get your groceries delivered to your scared ass wrap your house in plastic and wait to die. Me and others no we are going to die it's just a matter of when where and how.
Delete^
ReplyDeleteLife is a gamble.
It's over. People are woke to the politicization and baseless fearmongering by the DNC and lackey media.
ReplyDeleteOpen the economy. Stay home if you are elderly with health problems.
Mayor Selfie, king of the complicated "guidance". The KC health department couldn't do contract tracing if the whore made a copy of the driver's license of each John...
ReplyDeleteMusk seems to call people names often when he doesn't get his way, Real Heroes that save cave kids are child molesters when he doesn't invent the method to save them and people that stay at home are part of a Fascists conspiracy to keep him obtaining more Billions and being yet another left hero ( same people that don't believe in billionaires). You go girl.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile Bezos through his newspaper fear mongers and lies while making billions thru amazon all the while promoting diversity in the workforce to kill union organizing.
DeletePelosi is making a killing on her "well timed" insider trading 5million purchase of amazon stock in january.
People need to make a living, open back up now. Life is full of risks and this risk is very low.
And we were just getting to the point that 10 % maintained 6 feet social distancing and 3 % washed their hands ( none properly ). You Ponder how many victims we would have saved had even 40 % cared to follow basic rules. As the guy passes me at 120 mph.
ReplyDeleteTell us please?
Delete^^Huh? Do you know the English language pud? I have bo idea what this mess of shit is?
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