Independence 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 Independence, 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 Independence

39 coronavirus cases linked to Independence nursing facility | Kansas City Star

The City of Independence said 39 COVID-19 cases are linked to Independence Manor, ... Kansas City has had 1,737 COVID-19 cases while Jackson County has had 865, ... More info »

Kansas City Star - 06/15/2020 04:03am

Independence sends COVID-19 exposure warning for meeting - KSHB 41 Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The city of Independence issued a COVID-19 exposure warning to those who attended the April 18 city council meeting. "Today, the City of Independence Health and Animal ... More info »

KSHB Kansas City - 04/22/2022 06:03am

Independence announces COVID-19 outbreak at nursing home - KSHB 41 Kansas City

Independence announced a COVID-19 cluster at one of its long-term care facilities Thursday. The city announced in a statement that there have been 34 confirmed coronavirus cases at The Groves ... More info »

KSHB Kansas City - 06/11/2020 02:58am

300 possible COVID-19 exposures at Independence, MO church | Kansas City Star

An Independence, Missouri church may have exposed at least 300 people to coronavirus, Jackson County Health Department officials said Friday. The announcement comes after 30 positive COVID-19 ... More info »

Kansas City Star - 07/31/2020 06:08am

CORONAVIRUS: Independence firefighter tests positive for COVID-19 - KMBC Channel 9

IN THE FACE. 6:03, LET’S TURN TO THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT. LEADERS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ARE TALKING ABOUT REQUIRING PEOPLE TO WEAR FACE MASKS IN PUBLIC. MAYOR QUINTON LUCAS SAYS THERE ARE A ... More info »

KMBC Kansas City - 06/26/2020 02:26am

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