BY CORIE LYNN Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers. The event brought Americans together to grieve and honor those…
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Infection rates continue to decline in Ellis Co., weekly percent-of-positives at 0.90%
BY JUSTIN SABATA The continued decrease of COVID-19 in the area has continued into a new week. As reported by the Ellis County Health Department,…
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County health department reports 83 active cases as statewide vaccine difficulties persist
BY JUSTIN SABATA As the pandemic approaches another month on the calendar, the situation has improved in Ellis County. The Ellis County Health Department reported…
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State responds to low vaccination rankings, 135 current cases in Ellis County
BY JUSTIN SABATA COVID Statewide On Wednesday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported over 5,500 new cases in the state since Monday. 130…
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Virus numbers improving in some areas; county to be short of CDC-phased COVID vaccinations
BY JUSTIN SABATA The COVID-19 situation in Ellis County has improved greatly from a month ago. COVID vaccines were administered this week to medical staff…
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County COVID numbers improving; health director advises precautions and vaccine education
BY JUSTIN SABATA COVID Currently While the COVID-19 virus is still present in the county, there have been improvements. Hospitalizations have decreased from 18 to…
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COVID still present in Ellis County, health director discusses new quarantine guidelines and vaccine distribution
BY JUSTIN SABATA Trends Continue COVID cases are rising nationwide to record numbers in some areas. Just recently, the U.S. reached 15 million total cases…
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Community mitigation: are masks alone enough to stop the spread of COVID-19?
BY CORIE LYNN At the beginning October, the Hays City Commission voted in a special session to extend the city-wide mask mandate for the second…
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County COVID hardships continue, commissioner open to discuss quarantine requirements in local schools
BY JUSTIN SABATA Ellis County Director of Health Services Jason Kennedy cut to the chase regarding COVID-19 in the area during Monday’s Ellis County Commission…
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Heavy COVID presence in local care facilities, residents still encouraged to take precautions
Justin Sabata Ellis County has seen a decrease in active COVID-19 cases with 145, contrasting the more than 180 cases last week. According to the…
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