Gem and other towns across Kansas are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Gem, KS community.

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Kansas COVID-19 Cases

Kansas New Coronavirus Cases:
Kansas Total Coronavirus Cases: 946,564
Kansas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Kansas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,229
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Gem

Kansas will stop ‘futile’ COVID-19 contact tracing

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP/KAKE) - Kansas will stop contact tracing for COVID-19 next month because it is “futile” as confirmed cases increase and the public becomes less interested in participating ... More info »

KAKE.com - 01/18/2022 05:27am

Kansas ticks spread deadly diseases, KDHE post warning

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Parasites with a taste for human blood are coming out in force as temperatures warm in Kansas, bringing with them opportunities to spread harmful diseases. The Kansas Department of ... More info »

Yahoo - 05/03/2024 02:30am

Encouraging COVID-19 trends emerging in Kansas as cases plummet. But don't let your guard down just yet

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Encouraging trends in COVID-19 numbers are emerging from just about every corner of the country, including right here in Kansas. But what exactly does it mean, and should we ... More info »

KAKE.com - 02/14/2022 06:59pm

Uncertainty surrounds Loews' KC hotel opening as coronavirus restrictions grow

As of now, it's not clear if the New York-based company's plan has changed as Kansas City has enforced stricter limits on gatherings in light of growing concerns over the spread of COVID-19 ... More info »

The Business Journals - 03/16/2020 12:00pm

Letter to the editor: Kansas’ health safety net is holding amid COVID-19 stress

The Community Care Network of Kansas, composed of 34 federally qualified ... This year, they are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Simultaneously, they have transitioned to telehealth ... More info »

Kansas City Star - 08/10/2020 10:02pm

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