KMBC: Health officials warn COVID-19 cases remain high, surge expected

Health officials warn that new COVID-19 cases remain high and are expected to surge following Thanksgiving gatherings, as local hospitals are already strained.

KMBC talked to Dr. Ginny Boos, Saint Luke's Health System Director of Infection Prevention, about the key takeaway message for the rest of the holiday season.

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