WTF: Kansas Prog Blames GOP Super-Majority For Lack Of Measles Lockdown

The most important thing here is the real news . . . Cases of measles are rising in Kansas and the current outbreak is not yet completely under control.

However . . .

The politics of it is far more interesting . . .

PROGRESSIVE BLOGGERS BLAME KANSAS REPUBLICANS FOR NEW RULES PREVENTING PUBLIC HEALTH LOCKDOWNS!!!

The urge to force everyone inside their homes is kinda rough but maybe the only winning election strategy that less creative partisan activists can devise . . . Here's their take . . . 

"Measles cases in Kansas jumped from 37 to 46 over the past week, with all cases located in southwest counties, according to Kansas Department of Health and Environment data released Wednesday morning.

"KDHE spokeswoman Jill Bronaugh said the state agency is working with local health departments to communicate about measles and to educate the public.

"But the Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 29 may complicate the ability of local health officials to react to the increasing number of measles cases. This bill removed the ability of local health officials to ban public gatherings during infectious disease outbreaks and added the expectation that health officials show probable cause if they quarantine or isolate individuals during an outbreak."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Reflector: Measles cases jump to 46 in eight southwest counties as new Kansas law restricts health officials

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