Did Covid start in Kansas?
As of March 11, 2021, Kansas has administered more than 796,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses, equivalent to 27.3% of the population….
| COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas | |
|---|---|
| First outbreak | Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Index case | Johnson County |
| Arrival date | March 7, 2020 |
| Confirmed cases | 298,904 |
Where are the COVID-19 hotspots in Kansas?
Hot spots map trend data for 11/22/21
| Location | Average daily cases | Per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur County | 2.6 | 89.3 |
| Dickinson County | 8.1 | 42.8 |
| Doniphan County | 5.1 | 66.5 |
| Douglas County | 24.3 | 20.4 |
Who is Kansas governor now?
Laura Kelly (Democratic Party)Since 2019
Kansas/Governor
What percentage of Kansas is vaccinated?
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| STATE | % OF POP. WITH AT LEAST ONE DOSE | % OF POP. FULLY VACCINATED |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 67% | 61% |
| IN | 55% | 50% |
| IA | 62% | 56% |
| KS | 65% | 54% |
How bad is Covid in Kansas City?
An average of 107 cases per day were reported in Kansas City, a 22 percent increase from the average two weeks ago. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 1 in 7 residents have been infected, a total of 66,683 reported cases. Right now, Kansas City is at a very high risk for unvaccinated people.
What is Kansas known for?
One of the nation’s leading agricultural states, Kansas has long been known as “The Wheat State.” It was number one in all wheat produced, wheat flour milled, and wheat flour milling capacity in the year 2000.