KCTV: Doctor weighs in on risk of school winter sports amid pandemic

As the Kansas City area sees rising COVID-19 cases and record hospitalizations, multiple local health departments are recommending a suspension of winter indoor sports.

KCTV talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter, a pulmonologist and critical care physician at Saint Luke's, about preventive measures being taken.

Watch the full story below.


Dr. Schlachter offers advice for parents who are deciding whether or not to allow their children to play in winter sports.

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