SPECIAL: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Alerts Consumers About Unauthorized Fraudulent COVID-19 Test Kits - Mar. 22, 2020
For Immediate Release: March 20, 2020Statement From: Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug Administration Stephen M. Hahn M.D. Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs - Office of Regulatory Affairs Judith...[More]
SPECIAL: BCMH advises regarding nationwide testing shortages - Mar. 20, 2020
On March 18, Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) learned there is a nationwide shortage of supplies for testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. There is currently no time frame for when these supplies will be available from the CDC and commercial suppliers. We will...[More]
SPECIAL: Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control issues memos to liquor licensees - Mar. 20, 2020
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control issues memos to liquor licensees TOPEKA - By statute, the Kansas Department of Revenue's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is granted discretionary powers in the interest of public health and welfare. Today, Debbi Beavers, Director of the Kansas...[More]
SPECIAL: KDHE issues new mandates for quarantine and isolation of travelers, close contacts and those being tested - Mar. 19, 2020
TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing new mandates today surrounding COVID-19, including travelers, close contacts of confirmed cases and those being tested. KDHE is now mandating 14-day home quarantine for Kansans who have: · Traveled to...[More]
SPECIAL: Confirmed case of Coronavirus in Linn County - Mar. 19, 2020
Linn County has its first confirmed case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The testing has been confirmed through the KDHE laboratory in Topeka, KS. This person has been isolated to their home. The Linn County Public Health Department is working diligently to identify and contact individuals...[More]
SPECIAL: County institutes changes to lessen possible virus impact - Mar. 18, 2020
Tisha Coleman, Linn County Health Department nurse administrator, informed the County Commissioners Monday that the COVID-19 virus has been considered a pandemic virus as of March 11. With that, she and Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Barlet and others have worked to try to...[More]
Nellie Louise Stratton 06-15-1926 to 03-18-2020 - Mar. 18, 2020
Nellie Louise Stratton 06-15-1926 to 03-18-2020 Linn County News Published March 25, 2020 Nellie Louise Stratton, age 93, Pleasanton, Kan., formerly of Carthage, Mo., passed away on March 18, 2020. She was born on June 15, 1926, in Blackwell, Okla., the daughter of Rueben...[More]
SPECIAL: Governor Kelly announces Executive Order to Âtemporarily prohibit evictions and foreclosures - Mar. 18, 2020
Governor Kelly on Tuesday announced Executive Order #20-06 to temporarily prohibit evictions and foreclosures across the state in an effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Due to negative economic impacts of COVID-19, Governor Kelly and her administration decided to take steps...[More]
SPECIAL: Kansas Department of Revenue outlines plan as offices prepare for temporary closure - Mar. 18, 2020
TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Revenue cares about the safety and health of its customers and employees. For the remainder of the week, the Department is temporarily eliminating walk-in services at its larger driver’s license offices and only accepting scheduled appointments through http://getinline.kdor.ks.gov/webappt at the...[More]
SPECIAL: Social distancing can feel lonely. Here are five ways to maintain community during COVID-19 - Mar. 18, 2020
COLUMBIA, Mo. – In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., thousands of in-person gatherings are being canceled, including sporting events, parades, concerts and church services. For many, the CDC recommendations on social distancing can start to feel isolating. People...[More]
