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Nov. 15, 2020

KCTV: ER doctor, Johnson County business owner question how much new COVID-19 restrictions will help

New COVID-19 restrictions are on the way for much of the Kansas City metro in response to the rapid and uncontrolled spread of the virus.
Nov. 15, 2020

KSHB: COVID-19 survivor reflects as KCMO Mayor will unveil new guidelines

The pace of COVID-19 cases in the Kansas City metro area is a runaway train, nearing 75,000 (by our count) at the end of last week. Hear from one patient who has survived COVID-19.
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Nov. 13, 2020

KCUR: Coronavirus Patients From Rural Communities Without Mask Orders Are Crowding Kansas City Hospitals

About three-quarters of Kansas and Missouri counties lack intensive care units, forcing critically ill rural patients to seek care in major cities.
Nov. 12, 2020

FOX4: Metro and nationwide COVID-19 spike taking toll on hospitals and physicians

Hear from Connie who couldn’t get the life-saving care she needed in Trenton, Missouri and was transferred to Saint Luke's North Hospital for her care to fight COVID-19.
Nov. 12, 2020

KSHB: Parents react to new Missouri school guidelines released by Gov. Parson

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, parents have been passionate about their children's education. Saint Luke's Infectious Diseases physician weighs in on why wearing masks properly is so crucial.
Nov. 11, 2020

Health News You Can Use: Latest News on COVID-19

On this week's Health News You Can Use: What frontline doctors and health care workers want you to know.
Nov. 11, 2020

U.S. News & World Report: High ozone levels up cardiac arrest risk: study

High levels of ozone air pollution could increase the risk of cardiac arrest, according to a new study. Dr. Ali Malik explains why the findings may have important public health implications.
Nov. 10, 2020

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

Local health departments are discouraging winter indoor sports as COVID cases continue to rise. KCTV talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about the risk level and measures being taken.
Nov. 10, 2020

KMBC: Doctors hopeful of COVID-19 vaccine following promising Pfizer trial

Pfizer announced promising results of its COVID-19 vaccine trial. KMBC talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about what still needs to happen before it's made available to the general public.