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Independence, KS
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
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
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
Coronavirus News for Independence
Whatever you want to believe, COVID-19 still surges through Kansas
I spent last week in isolation here in Lawrence, tending to my 13-year-old child as he recovered from COVID-19.Thankfully, he has returned to school, and I avoided getting sick for the time being. More info »
The Newton Kansan - 09/16/2024 02:47amVehicle fleeing Independence police crashes into 2 other vehicles Wednesday night
A vehicle fleeing officers with the Independence Police Department crashed into two other vehicles, police said. More info »
KSHB Kansas City - 09/18/2024 06:47pmKansas uninsured rate remains worse than national average
More than 240,000 Kansas residents are without health insurance, which translates to an uninsured rate of 8.4%. This exceeds the national uninsured rate which is just below 8% and marks the third year ... More info »
Iola Register - 09/19/2024 06:53amNancy Boyda complains about Derek Schmidt’s dual residency in Kansas congressional race
Democrat Nancy Boyda wants voters in the 2nd District congressional race to know that Republican opponent Derek Schmidt has residences in both Independence and Lawrence. Schmidt's campaign wants ... More info »
Kansas Reflector - 09/17/2024 04:43amExperts refute latest Florida guidance on COVID vaccine as flawed and dangerous
Epidemiologists and a federal health agency have criticized new COVID-19 guidance from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo as “dangerous” and a repeat of “misleading and false statements about COVID ... More info »
TheDerrick.com - 09/17/2024 09:51am
