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Gov. Laura Kelly announced on Saturday a statewide mandate stay-at-home order to stem the spread of coronavirus. Gov. Kelly said the order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday and last through April 19th. The order makes it clear that essential businesses will still be able to maintain operations during the mandate period. Kelly issued … The post Kansas Governor issues statewide stay-at-home order appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

There are now three cases of COVID-19 in Jasper County. The county health department reporting its second case of the virus outside the city limits of Joplin, with one being handled by Joplin’s health department. Officials say it’s a patient in their 50’s who recently traveled internationally. There are now four confirmed cases of COVID-19 … The post Three cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Jasper County appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

Crawford County Kansas residents are now being ordered to “stay at home” due to the coronavirus. It will go into effect at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Officials say you must stay home unless you are an “essential employee” or must travel to buy basic necessities. Click here or click on the post below to read … The post Crawford County residents ordered to stay at home appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

A petition drive is underway by one group of citizens asking Mayor Gary Shaw to push for a lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic. But not all Joplin business owners agree. Duane Hukill of Joplin Floor Design says once a business closes, anything can happen. “Once a business shuts down, there are a lot of businesses … The post Some Joplin business owners resist drive for lockdown appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

(AP) Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says abortions are included in his executive order banning elective surgeries amid the coronavirus outbreak. Stitt amended the order Friday to specifically prohibit abortions unless they were necessary to prevent health risks to the mother. The abortion ban would apply through April 7, although it could be extended. Stitt issued … The post Oklahoma governor halts abortions amid virus outbreak appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

Integris hospitals in northeast Oklahoma continues to search for new and innovative ways to protect our patients and caregivers in this constantly evolving situation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Integris has identified additional uses for hand-sewn masks made by generous community members.. Integris is able to accept these important items from the public. Needed items include: N95 … The post Integris continues to accept hand-sewn masks, medical supplies appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.