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As COVID trends down, lack of beds, staff worry Kansas doctors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) – Whereas COVID-19 circumstances proceed to development downward, the dearth of open beds and obtainable workers have medical doctors in Northeast Kansas fearful in regards to the fall and winter seasons.
The College of Kansas Well being System hosted its COVID-19 replace on Wednesday, Aug. 24, with a panel of 13 chief medical officers and infectious illness medical doctors from across the state.
Dr. Steve Stites, Chief Medical Officer on the College of Kansas Well being System, stated COVID numbers have been falling across the area which is a welcome web site with the brand new bivalent COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer that might begin delivery in as quickly as per week.
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, Infectious Illness Skilled at KU Med. stated these photographs are anticipated to be prepared by the primary or second week of September whereas the Moderna bivalent vaccine will come later in September. He additionally famous that Monkeypox is on the rise within the U.S. with 15,909 circumstances – 4 of these in Kansas and 38 in Missouri.
“We consider the epidemiological curves are lowering and tendencies are lowering as nicely. However actually persevering with to provide that info to high-risk teams, get that vaccination into these high-risk group arms as nicely,” Hawkinson stated of Monkeypox. “I believe it’s going to be vitally vital. Hopefully, we are going to begin to see a downtrend right here of Monkeypox as nicely.”
Dr. Stites additionally boasted a brand new software from the Kansas Division of Well being and Surroundings to assist rural hospitals switch COVID-19 sufferers to open beds in amenities higher geared up to deal with the virus. He stated Dr. Richard Watson co-founded Motient.
Watson famous that, whereas COVID tendencies have declined the variety of beds wanted has not met the low threshold it had in the summertime of 2021. Nonetheless, he stated that the beds required aren’t wanted usually for the virus.
Stites indicated that the dearth of staffing may play a giant function within the want for beds.
“I’m a bit of nervous as we head into the autumn and it’s not simply COVID,” Stites stated. “However general, I’m nervous about hospital capability.”
The sentiment sounded throughout the area.
Dr. Kim McGow, Chief Medical Officer at HCA Midwest Well being, stated whereas COVID circumstances have fallen in her hospital, the dearth of beds has prompted closures in some areas. Nonetheless, she did say beds have been opening each hour to alleviate a few of the stress on the system.
McGown famous that the dearth of beds actually is a staffing situation.
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Dense Fog Blankets Central Kansas
Dense fog reduced visibility to less than a quarter mile in parts of central, south central, and southeast Kansas on Saturday morning, December 28, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Footage taken in Wichita by NWS meteorologist Kevin Darmofal shows his view of “another foggy start” to the day.
A dense fog advisory would remain in effect until 10 am CST, the NWS said.
“Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,” the weather service warned. “If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.” Credit: Kevin Darmofal/NWS Wichita via Storyful
Kansas
5 Chiefs Who Will Carry Kansas City to the Super Bowl
The Chiefs look poised to make another deep playoff run en route to a potential third consecutive Super Bowl victory, having secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC with the ability to rest starters in Week 18 on top of the first-round postseason bye.
Guys like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones will obviously be the driving forces behind any major success over the next month, but there are a number of other players who will step up in a big way to help this organization reach immortality.
We all know the leaders, but who are some of the underrated Chiefs who are poised to guide Kansas City to another Lombardi?
It’s hard to call a three-time All-Pro an under-the-radar player, yet fans and national media alike still might not be aware of how special Joe Thuney has been. After another ho-hum season of perhaps the best guard play in the NFL, Thuney flipped over to left tackle, a position he does not play, and has been excellent.
The 32-year-old only has one year left in his contract. However, no offensive lineman has been more important to the Chiefs. Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith are elite players, though Thuney moving over to left tackle helped resurrect Kansas City’s offense and save the season.
D.J. Humphries’ acquisition has proved to be a failure. He can’t get on the field and at this point, it’s far too risky to let him protect Mahomes. Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia clearly can’t handle the role, so it feels likely that Thuney will remain the Chiefs’ left tackle throughout the playoff run.
Ranking as the fourth-best offensive guard out of 129 players at Pro Football Focus, Thuney has been marvelous.
Considering next year is the last on his contract, there’s a strong argument to be made that Brett Veach needs to do everything in his power to extend the veteran. If Thuney keeps this level of play up, he’ll be remembered as one of the best offensive linemen in franchise history.
Kansas
2 arrested after stolen vehicle leads Kansas City Police on high-speed chase
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Two men who led police on a high-speed chase through Kansas City in a stolen vehicle have been charged in connection to another stolen vehicle.
Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records indicate that Trevon Perkins, 27, and Demont M. Vandunk, have been charged in connection to the armed robbery of a Corvette from a Kansas City detailer and a high-speed chase that followed.
A probable cause statement filed by the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department revealed that just after 5 p.m. on Dec. 20, emergency crews were called to a local parking lot with reports of an armed robbery. When they arrived, they found a local detailer who reported he had been working on a Corvette when it was stolen.
The victim told law enforcement officials that two men, later identified as Perkins and Vandunk, drove up in a black 2018 Camaro before they threatened to shoot him as they took his wallet, keys and belongings.
Investigators noted that Vandunk left the scene in the blue 2023 Corvette while Perkins returned to the Camaro and sped off. Later that night, the Camaro was spotted near E. 67th and Monroe Ave. However, when law enforcement officials attempted to pull the driver – Vandunk – over, he attempted to speed off and started a chase.
Law enforcement officials said they followed Vandunk and Perkins, who was in the passenger seat, down Meyer to Swope Pkwy. and onto Cleveland Ave. as they reached speeds of more than 100 mph. Vandunk lost control of the Camaro before it crashed into another vehicle near 40th and Cleveland.
KCPD said Vandunk and Perkins attempted to run but were quickly taken into custody. During the investigation, it was found that the Camaro had also been stolen out of Kansas City, Kansas. All of the property stolen in the earlier robbery was found and seized.
Vandunk was charged with accessory to robbery, armed criminal action and aggravated fleeing a stop. Perkins was charged with accessory to robbery and armed criminal action as a result. If convicted both could face up to life in prison.
As of Friday, Dec. 27, Perkins remains behind bars on a $75,000 bond. A bond review hearing has been scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, with a preliminary hearing at 2 p.m. on Jan. 22.
Vandunk remains behind bars on a $75,000 bond as well. A bond review hearing for him has been set for 10 a.m. on Tuesday with a preliminary hearing also at 2 p.m. on Jan. 22. No further information has been released.
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