COVID-19

KC Water's chief plant operator Kevin Herman gives a tour of the "Sludge House" and machinery that sifts through the waste. (Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Flatland)

Inside the Sludge: How Experts Run COVID Wastewater Testing

Flatland takes you behind the scenes of a two-year project that tracks COVID in wastewater.

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Viles of the new COVID-19 booster shot.

curiousKC | Here’s How to Stay Healthy These Days, Say KC Health Leaders

Here’s what local health care experts and public health researchers want you to know about COVID-19 right now.

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A mother with long brown hair holds her son, who is around two years old, outside of their green home. Lisa Sauciuc was recently able to get her youngest vaccinated from COVID-19.

KC Parents Race to Secure COVID Vaccines for Kids Under 5

Kansas City parents who’ve long awaited COVID-19 vaccines for their children younger than 5 can now make appointments. Here’s what to know.

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Cut-outs of various people's hands frame a canvas. This image accompanies an FAQ that anwers questions about COVID-19.

curiousKC | Answers to COVID Questions You Need to Know

Bookmark Flatland’s curiousKC FAQ, where we answer your questions about COVID-19.

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A photo frames a hospital hallway, as a health care worker in their gown looks down with their back facing the camera. This image accompanies the Flatland guide on what to know about the evolving standards of care in hospital systems and health care clinics.

A Guide To Hospital Standards of Care And What To Expect Now

Standards of health care are often complex. When a crisis like the pandemic happens, the model is disrupted. Here’s a guide that explains the process.

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