Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha, KS community.
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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 Hiawatha
Kansas ranks nearly last in per-capita coronavirus tests - The Wichita Eagle
About 16,122 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Kansas. Just nine states, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, ... a Hiawatha Republican, said in a statement. ... More info »
Wichita Eagle - 04/16/2020 01:39pmKansas looks to sewers to gauge spread of coronavirus | Wichita Eagle
Detecting coronavirus genes in wastewater is providing critical insights on where the virus is present (and absent) across Kansas. In Hiawatha, Brown County, zero COVID-19 cases had been reported ... More info »
Wichita Eagle - 08/01/2020 11:23pmHiawatha school board revises COVID quarantine guidelines - WIBW
Members of the Hiawatha school board voted unanimously to revise quarantine guidelines after a lengthy discussion on the matter Monday evening, according to KNZA Radio. More info »
WIBW - 09/13/2021 11:22pmCity of Hiawatha begins “Stronger Together” campaign | Coronavirus - KWWL
The City of Hiawatha officially began their “Stronger Together” campaign this week, encouraging residents to wear a mask. More info »
KWWL - 10/15/2020 12:00pmKansas ranks nearly last in per-capita coronavirus tests - The Kansas City Star
Kansas ranks near the bottom of states in per-person coronavirus testing. Health officials agree widespread testing will be necessary to begin lifting stay-at-home restrictions. More info »
Kansas City Star - 04/16/2020 01:39pm