Douglas County Commission approves new health order, funding for homelessness assessment
The Douglas County Commission on Wednesday approved a new emergency health order for people experiencing homelessness, aimed at minimizing COVID-19 exposure.
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Douglas County Commission to discuss new health order, homelessness assessments
A new COVID-19 emergency health order to address risk of spread in congregate housing and two homelessness needs assessments are among the topics to be discussed at the Douglas County Commission’s Wednesday meeting.
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Lawrence hospital: 3 deaths from COVID-19 over the weekend; 19 inpatients
LMH Health lost three patients to COVID-19 over the weekend, marking the fourth death from COVID in the past week, according to a community update Monday.
Kansas data doesn’t reflect reality as COVID-19 rips through schools
School districts across the state independently reported hundreds of infections of COVID-19 among students and staff in the first two weeks of school, while the state’s official ledger showed just two small outbreaks.
Thousands of Kansans face threat of eviction as pandemic exposes housing crisis
Estimates from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation indicate more than 27,000 Kansas are currently behind on their rent. Federal and state moratoriums have provided temporary relief for those who can prove they are unable to pay rent because of COVID-19 related circumstances, but the narrow scope has left many without protection.
Kansas legislator navigates personal journey from hesitancy to acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine
Salina Rep. Steven Howe was among Republican conservatives in the Kansas House skeptical about COVID-19 vaccines, but encouragement of trusted friends and family convinced him to accept Pfizer’s vaccine in August.
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LMH Health to require employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Lawrence Memorial Hospital has joined a growing number of hospitals and health systems that are requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Haskell Indian Nations University faculty, staff must get COVID-19 vaccine, feds say
All faculty and staff of Haskell Indian Nations University must get the COVID-19 vaccine under a federal mandate issued Thursday.
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KU Health System is third local hospital network requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all workers
The KU Health System is requiring COVID-19 vaccinations of all employees, students, contractors and volunteers, becoming the third area hospital system to do so. It’s giving workers until Dec. 1 to get vaccinated.
The Conversation
Do U.S. teens have the right to be vaccinated against their parents’ will? It depends on where they live
In some states, minors can legally decide for themselves whether they would like to get vaccinated. In Kansas, minors may consent to health care at the age of 16.
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