National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme
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KC Metro Health Departments Issue Public Health Advisory (English and Spanish available)
KC Metro Health Departments Issue Public Health Advisory Leer este artículo en español In consultation with area hospitals’ Chief Medical Officers, the region’s public health departments are issuing a Public
Read moreChange in Vaccination Data Source
The vaccination data source for The Kansas City Region COVID-19 Data is changing. When the hub’s vaccination page was created, the best sources available for county-level vaccination data were the
Read moreRegional public health directors recommend school districts continue to require masking
Regional public health directors recommend school districts continue to require masking The region’s public health officials are recommending school districts continue to require masks in school buildings, in accordance with
Read moreWeekly Data Snapshot for May 7
Download the current Weekly Data Snapshot for the latest information on COVID-19 in our region. Key data points: 164.1 new cases/day* 2,337.9 average tests/day* 7.0% positive tests* 1.6 new deaths/day* *Seven day
Read moreJohnson & Johnson vaccine distribution information
Update On April 25, the CDC and FDA issued a new statement that recommending that distribution of the J&J vaccine should resume, effective immediately. For more information, visit the CDC
Read moreWeekly Data Snapshot for April 6
Download the current Weekly Data Snapshot for the latest information on COVID-19 in our region. Key data points: 99.4 new cases/day* 1,978.7 average tests/day* 5.0% positive tests* 2.1 new deaths/day* *Seven day
Read moreWeekly Data Snapshot for Mar. 26
Download the current Weekly Data Snapshot for the latest information on COVID-19 in our region. Key data points: 137.0 new cases/day* 1,934.4 average tests/day* 7.1% positive tests* 2.7 new deaths/day* *Seven day
Read moreWeekly Data Snapshot for Mar. 10
Download the current Weekly Data Snapshot for the latest information on COVID-19 in our region. Key data points: 192.1 new cases/day* 2,177.9 average tests/day* 8.8% positive tests* 4.7 new deaths/day* *Seven day
Read moreWeekly Data Snapshot for March 5, 2021
Download the current Weekly Data Snapshot for the latest information on COVID-19 in our region. Key data points: 205.4 new cases/day* 2,202.0 average tests/day* 9.3% positive tests* 6.6 new deaths/day* *Seven day
Read moreSevere Weather Preparedness Week – March 1-5, 2021
Severe Weather Preparedness Week is an opportunity to become weather ready As spring approaches, it’s important to be prepared for severe weather that affects our region, including tornadoes, damaging winds,
Read moreCold temps affect power grid
As extreme winter temperatures continue, utilities serving the Kansas City metropolitan region are implementing temporary, emergency power reductions (rolling power outages) to combat the effects of the bitter weather on
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