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Waiting for the governor to begin her daily briefing on covid-19 in Kansas. This is the first we've heard from her since the Kansas Supreme Court's ruling on her executive order involving limits on group meetings at churches. #kakenews #coronavirus #covid19
Other things we MAY hear about today include: new cases of the virus in the KDOC system at the Wichita Work Release Facility, website down at the unemployment office, and an increase in syphilis among newborns in Kansas that the KDHE must track. #kakenews #coronavirus #covid19
Kelly says Kansas is entering its 5th week of this new coronavirus reality. Says Kansas has 1376 confirmed positive cases in KS in 61 counties, with 62 deaths attributed to the virus. #kakenews #coronavirus #covid19
Kelly says there's nothing routine about this for the 62 families that have lost loved ones to the virus. #kakenews #coronavirus #covid19
Kelly says this morning she participated in the governors' call with the White House with Dr. Birx, VP Pence, reps from FEMA & Joint Chiefs of Staff. #kakenews #coronavirus #covid19
Kelly says the federal government reported on its efforts to ramp up testing in the country. #kakenews #coronavirus #covid19
Kelly says Kansas is taking all necessary steps to remain in compliance with federal requests for information on PPE, testing, etc. #kakenews #coronavirus #covid19
Kelly announces EO 20-22, extending temporary relief for motor carriers from certain rules and regulations- lifting certain weight restrictions and permitting requirements. These exeptions apply only to motor carriers taking part in covid-19 relief efforts. #kakenews #covid19
Kelly says over the year, initial unemployment claims are up by 3,400% and internet claims are up 6,833%. #kakenews #coronavirus #covid19
Kelly says the rapid increase in applications has caused strain on our system. #kakenews #coronavirus #covid19
Kelly says upon taking office last year, Sec Garcia set to work on system updates and changes but says you can't fix a decade of problems overnight. Says state's admin secretary has her entire IT team working on the issues with the unemployment system. #kakenews #coronavirus
Kelly says its to be expected that tensions and disagreements will arise in an unprecedented statewide emergency response effort. Says we're all adapting as much as we can in real time. #kakenews #coronavirus #covid19
