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Adult Face Mask Sewing Instructions Size 9 x 6-inches Please view this video tutorial before getting started: https://youtu.be/4kwFaRFHKhY. Materials Needed: One 9 x 6-inch piece of 100% cotton fabric One 9 x 6-inch piece of 100% cotton flannel for the backing Two 7-inch lengths of rope elastic with a knot tied at each end (1/8- … Read more

Newman Regional Health Seeks Community Support with Mask Donations   (Emporia, KS) — Newman Regional Health is asking local community members for their help in donating sewn face masks to help curb the nationwide shortage faced by most all healthcare organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interested individuals can help in one of two ways; sewing … Read more

(Emporia, KS) — Like many states, Kansas is proving to run low on COVID-19 testing supplies while the number of individuals approved for testing continues to rise.  To conserve testing capabilities, Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has updated their criteria to further limit the cases they will accept for testing. KDHE state testing … Read more

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting small businesses in a variety of ways. From loss of business to remote work, things are changing fast during the COVID-19 outbreak and businesses are being forced to adapt. CO— is working to bring you the best resources and information to help you navigate this challenging time. Click the link … Read more

(Emporia, KS) – Newman Regional Health Medical Partners announces a new set of high-restriction guidelines for patients and visitors accessing any of the six Newman Regional Health Medical Partners clinics, including Cardiology, Express Care, Family Medicine, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, and Surgical Specialists.  The new restrictions will be in effect beginning Monday, March 23, … Read more

In order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Lyon County Health Officer, Renee Hively, RN-BSN, issued an order which closes certain business to the public. The order from Hively shall apply to all restaurants, dining facilities, bars, taverns, clubs and movie theaters in Lyon County, Kansas. There locations are hereby ordered closed to the … Read more

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY RELIEF EMERGENCY FUND   The Kelly Administration has established the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund to provide bridge loans for Kansas’ hospitality sector during the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Kelly is committed to providing support to our state’s small businesses, and she understands this pandemic is an especially serious challenge for the hospitality … Read more