The Kansas City Beacon: COVID in Kansas City: Local Experts Answer Your Questions Going into the New Year

Holiday gatherings in Kansas City this year face the prospect of a very unwelcome guest – JN.1, the fast-spreading COVID-19 variant driving this year’s winter surge.

In the Kansas City area, hospitals already see a steady stream of cases associated with respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. 

Dr. Sarah Boyd, infectious disease physician at Saint Luke's Health System, answers some questions about what to do this respiratory season. 

Read the full article from The Kansas City Beacon: COVID in Kansas City: Local Experts Answer Your Questions Going into the New Year 

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