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Keep up to date on important information, COVID-19 updates, and news about testing and contact tracing throughout the KC metro area.
Comeback KC Launches Two Million Arms KC Campaign
**KANSAS CITY— April 1, 2021 —** The Kansas City region is in a race to get area adults vaccinated before another COVID-19 surge arrives, fueled by new virus variants and a loosening of public health restrictions. Comeback KC is launching a regional education and communications campaign to help with that life-saving effort.
Public Health Experts Urge Anyone Exposed to Get Tested
Regional public health experts urge anyone exposed to COVID-19 to get tested, regardless of symptoms
*Local guidelines continue to support testing all possible close contacts*
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb in the Kansas City region, local public health directors urge anyone with symptoms and those exposed to infected persons to get tested.
Open Letter to Business Leaders
Over 100 of the Kansas City region's business and civic leaders have signed an Open Letter to Business Leaders calling for the implementation of strong mask-wearing policies throughout the region's businesses.
In the News - Safer 4th of July
KCUR has the story on our recommendations for a safer 4th of July celebration. Check it out [here](https://www.kcur.org/health/2020-06-29/celebrating-the-fourth-of-july-in-kansas-city-during-coronavirus-pandemic-is-doable-here-are-some-tips-to-stay-safe?fbclid=IwAR1nzahwzF7E045Db8ez0MKKNow0a1i1d92nLi3Ws8Arv7-C5DyEpX6ZuRw).
NEWS RELEASE - Safer 4th of July
As Kansas Citians throughout the metro area prepare to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, the community leaders at Comeback KC are offering common sense guidelines to prevent the spread COVID-19.
8 Tips for Safer Socializing
What's more fun than a Lake of the Ozarks pool party? Not quarantining for 2 weeks.
Health Inequities in KC
COVID-19 is exposing health inequities in Kansas City. The virus is effecting all of us, but it is not effecting all of us equally.
Fun Friday: Virtual Mask Party
Show your support for mask-wearing this Friday with our Instagram story filter.
NEWS RELEASE - Comeback KC Launches
5/14/2020 - Kansas City, Mo. -- As a nearly two-month shelter-in-place order starts to lift, Kansas Citians are beginning to venture out again. As a community with multiple states, counties and municipalities, we know that we have to create a single source of public information about how to reopen the city amid a still clear and present risk from COVID-19.
Comeback KC In The News
Comeback KC earned a mention in the KC Star today. Check out the story by reporter Lisa Gutierrez.
Resources Page Added
We've compiled all the area reopening plans and put them in one convenient page, so you can find guidance about how each jurisdiction in the Kansas City region is handling reopening.
Create The Comeback
For Kansas City to make a healthy, safe comeback from COVID-19, it will take all of us working together. That's why Comeback KC is making our creative kit available for free reuse.