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Man wearing a mask at sunset.

curiousKC: Is COVID-19 Airborne? Definitive Answer Up in the Air

Scientists are still struggling to determine whether coronavirus can be spread via airborne aerosols.

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International students talk about navigating a pandemic, visa changes and their studies

‘It’s Too Overwhelming’

What’s next for international students? For some it’s graduation. Others it’s finding a way back to their home countries. But one thing’s clear: this semester has been difficult to navigate.

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Entrance of the Performing Arts Center in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas

Leavenworth County Grapples With Politics of Wearing Masks During Pandemic

Leavenworth County, like most counties in Kansas, has prioritized local control over medical science when it comes to mandating masks during the pandemic.

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Pandemic Prompts Renaissance in Outdoor Dining

The need for outdoor spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting restaurants to essentially turn themselves inside out.

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Child care workers wearing masks

Masks Pose Challenges for Early Childhood Learning

As COVID-19 cases spike again, child care providers are wrestling with how the use of masks will affect the social and emotional development of children.

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