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Health April 19, 2022 - 3:45 pm

COVID times are changing, and so are Lawrence data sources; here’s what to expect from updates

by Mackenzie Clark

As the pandemic has dragged on for more than two years, so have the numbers — all representing lives touched by COVID-19.
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and others are changing how and when some of those numbers are reported. Here’s what to expect.

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Health April 13, 2022 - 4:56 pm

Almost 160 new COVID-19 cases reported in Douglas County in 2 days; test positivity above 11%

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County is back up to 326 active cases of COVID-19, with 159 new cases reported in the past two days, according to the latest statistics from Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health.

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Education March 4, 2022 - 5:03 pm

Lawrence Public Schools to lift mask mandate effective Monday

by Lawrence Times

Masks will be optional for all students and staff in Lawrence Public Schools buildings effective Monday, the district announced Friday afternoon.

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Education January 18, 2022 - 7:55 pm

More than 100 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Lawrence schools; Douglas County again breaks record high

by Lawrence Times

The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Lawrence Public Schools Tuesday more than doubles the district’s recent single-day high of 53.

Contributed
Education January 14, 2022 - 3:52 am

Eudora district cancels school Friday amid spike in COVID cases; Lawrence schools reporting record numbers

by Lawrence Times

School has been canceled Friday for students of Eudora Public Schools as a spike in COVID-19 cases has coincided with a shortage of substitute teachers.

Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Education January 10, 2022 - 11:50 pm

Lawrence schools’ student, staff absences up in first days back after winter break, superintendent tells board

by Lawrence Times

High numbers of student and staff absences amid surging COVID-19 cases in just the first week back to school after winter break had Lawrence school board members concerned Monday about how buildings will stay open.

Education January 4, 2022 - 11:05 pm

Lawrence parents and teachers worry about risks, burden of omicron as return to school looms

by Andrea Albright

Schools will be back in session Thursday despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in Douglas County, leaving parents and teachers wondering how the district plans to keep people safe and buildings staffed.

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Education November 12, 2021 - 10:03 am

Lawrence school board honors Pinckney, Quail Run elementaries for gains in state assessments

by Tricia Masenthin

After a one-year reprieve from state testing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lawrence school district celebrated the spring 2021 performance of two of its K-5 schools during Monday’s school board meeting.

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Education November 2, 2021 - 4:29 pm

Lawrence middle school community voices concerns about safety, spate of resignations

by Tricia Masenthin

A rough start to the year has left many in the Liberty Memorial Central Middle School community reeling and parents worrying. Three teachers resigned in October, and in early September, a staff member was knocked down and hit their head on the floor during a fight at the school.

Education October 21, 2021 - 3:39 pm

Lawrence schools report most positive daily COVID-19 cases this fall; district gears up to help vaccinate 5- to 11-year-olds

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school district reported 13 new COVID-19 cases among students Wednesday — the most reported cases in a single day during the first nine weeks of the school year. Meanwhile, the district is preparing to help roll out vaccines for those 5-11 years old.

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