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Kansas COVID-19 Cases
Kansas Total Coronavirus Cases: 946,564
Kansas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Kansas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,229
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Everest
First covid-19 cases reported among climbers at Everest base camp - The Washington Post
Coronavirus reaches Everest base camp, creating ‘perfect setup for a superspreader event’ April 22, 2021 Foreign climbers and Sherpas gather on the summit of Mount Everest after ascending from ... More info »
The Washington Post - 04/21/2021 12:01pmCoronavirus reaches Everest base camp, creating ‘perfect setup for a superspreader event’ - The Seattle Times
When Nepal welcomed foreign climbers back to Mount Everest for the spring climbing season, many feared it was only a matter of time before the coronavirus made its way to the world’s highest ... More info »
Seattle Times - 04/21/2021 08:48pmMt. Everest has at least 100 coronavirus cases, a climbing guide says
KATHMANDU, Nepal — An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mt. Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate ... More info »
Los Angeles Times - 05/21/2021 11:49pmCoronavirus outbreak fails to deter hundreds of climbers on Mt. Everest
With 122 clients from 10 teams on Everest, the company led the biggest group, and there were no serious illnesses among them, he said. Nepalese officials have downplayed reports of coronavirus ... More info »
Los Angeles Times - 05/28/2021 10:15pmMount Everest cancels climbing season as coronavirus concerns spread - USA TODAY
A COVID-19 outbreak at base camp would be dangerous and potentially devastating," Adrian Ballinger, CEO of Alpenglow Expeditions, which leads Everest climbing trips, said in a statement. More info »
USA Today - 03/12/2020 12:00pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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