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Nurses' Coronavirus Concerns | Prisoners Healthy & Safety | Contact Tracing App

By Steve Kraske,
Michelle Tyrene Johnson, Elizabeth Ruiz
Published June 3, 2020 at 3:38 PM CDT
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Close quarters in the Lansing Correctional Facility have made the spread of the coronavirus easier. More than 900 prisoners and staff have tested positive for the virus so far.

Segment 1, beginning at 6:09: The effects on nurses of the coronavirus extends beyond the physical danger.

The state director of the Missouri Nurses Association is concerned about lasting mental health effects the coronavirus pandemic will have on nurses.

Segment 2, beginning at 28:22: As the coronavirus spreads in state correctional facilities, the ACLU of Kansas sued on behalf of inmates.

Kansas prisoners are concerned about not having access to adequate hygiene and cleaning supplies, and the state ignoring other health care recommendations that would slow the spread of COVID-19.

Segment 3, beginning at 50:33: A contact tracing app with roots in Kansas City

TripleBlind, a Kansas City company, helped with the development of Safe Paths, a smartphone app used to aid in tracking the whereabouts of those infected with coronavirus. Security and privacy remains a concern.

  • Lisa Rodriguez, KCUR reporter
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Steve Kraske
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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Michelle Tyrene Johnson
Michelle is a reporter covering race, identity and culture and is an assistant talk show producer.
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Elizabeth Ruiz
As a producer for Up To Date, my goal is to inform our audience by curating interesting and important conversations with reliable sources and individuals directly affected by a topic or issue. I strive for our program to be a place that hosts impactful conversations, providing our audience with greater knowledge, intrigue, compassion and entertainment. Contact me at elizabeth@kcur.org or on Twitter at @er_bentley_ruiz.
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