Personal Safety

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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Patients Describe the Road to Recovery From COVID-19

Coronavirus survivors often have psychological effects ranging from anxiety to depression to PTSD. Many recovering from the disease feel stigma.

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Struggling to Stay Sober During a Pandemic

Support networks are becoming even more important for alcoholics and recovering alcoholics living through a global pandemic.

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Rooftops

Sharing Shelter Becomes More Frequent Choice During Hard Times

Multigenerational housing has been on the rise since 1980, especially during times of economic distress. Nearly one in five Americans are now living with a combination of grandparents, their adult children, their young children and/or relatives.

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Neighborhood Street Closures Become a Thing in Kansas City

Blocks across Kansas City are being closed to through traffic, thanks to the growing popularity of Neighborhood Open Streets permits.

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Your questions about COVID-19 are now up for a vote

curiousKC: What COVID-19 Questions Should We Investigate?

Pick what our reporters investigate next, Kansas City.

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COVID testing is available through drive-through clinics

curiousKC: Is COVID Testing Made Available to Those Who Are Homebound?

Is COVID testing available for home-bound patients? curiousKC has the answer.

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Rev. William Rose-Heim, regional minister and president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Greater Kansas City

Dear God: Kansas City Clergy Adapt to New Realities of Pandemic

Kansas City area clergy share how they have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Here’s The Best Travel Advice For You During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Experts offer the best travel advice for you during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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