Protection 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 Protection, 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 Protection

This Kansas Town Was The First To Line Up For Polio Vaccine, But Now Pandemic Skeptics Abound | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR

Residents of Protection, Kansas, came together in the spring of 1957 to make their town the first in the nation to be fully inoculated against polio. Today, like many rural communities, the town ... More info »

KCUR 89.3 FM - 01/10/2021 08:09pm

Kansas lawmakers seeking limits on lawsuits over COVID-19 - The Wichita Eagle

Kansas residents may soon have limited options if they want to file a lawsuit over COVID-19 as legislators prepare to shield the healthcare industry – and possibly the larger business community ... More info »

Wichita Eagle - 05/10/2020 04:55pm

Kansas Town Divided On COVID-19 Vaccines Due To False Information And Politics - NPR

In 1957, residents of the southwestern town Protection set an example by being the first in the U.S. to be fully inoculated against polio. Now locals are divided on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. More info »

NPR - 01/25/2021 07:50am

Kansas sues Pfizer over 'misrepresentations' and 'adverse events' of COVID-19 vaccine - Fox Business

The State of Kansas has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, Inc. for alleged consumer protection violations related to the company's manufacturing of the COVID-19 vaccine. More info »

Fox Business - 06/17/2024 03:18am

Kansas lawmakers seeking limits on lawsuits over COVID-19 | Kansas City Star

Kansas residents may soon have limited options if they want to file a lawsuit over COVID-19 as legislators prepare to shield the healthcare industry – and possibly the larger business community ... More info »

Kansas City Star - 05/10/2020 04:55pm

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