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pstokely

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Wed Jul 8, 2020, 02:26 PM Jul 2020

How many Kansas counties rejected Gov. Kelly's mask mandate? The number is alarming

https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article244075282.html

"In fact, it’s plainly ominous: More than 80% of the state’s 105 counties have rejected the governor’s mask mandate, which they have the legal power to do, in favor of mere “recommended” mask usage — which more local governments are coming to realize is not nearly enough to stem the returning tide of coronavirus cases.

Of those Kansans tested in the last week of June, 8.12% tested positive — more than double the 3.6% rate in the first week of June.

Yet, a search of all counties’ mask policies conducted this week by Mary Sabatini, legislative and communications director for Kansas Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning, shows 85 counties have decided to make mask-wearing optional. Only 10 county governing boards, as of Tuesday, had affirmatively adopted the governor’s order or simply let it take effect in their county."
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How many Kansas counties rejected Gov. Kelly's mask mandate? The number is alarming (Original Post) pstokely Jul 2020 OP
I guess " die, idiots " isn't too strong? bullimiami Jul 2020 #1
Again Rebl2 Jul 2020 #2
Best way to avoid getting infected by Kansas? Fly over it. Aristus Jul 2020 #3
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