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Answering Kansas City's Social Distancing Questions

By Steve Kraske,

Published May 6, 2020 at 5:11 PM CDT

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Shoppers with shopping carts stand in line while maintaining social distance. — As more businesses open up, questions about how to stay safe from infection while in public abound.

Experienced medical professionals answered your burning questions about social distancing post-shutdown. Are backyard barbecues with neighbors OK? When must I wear my face mask? Can my kids go swimming in a public pool?

Dr. Mary Anne Jackson, dean of the UMKC School of Medicine
Dr. Steven Stites, interim executive vice chancellor of the KU School of Medicine

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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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Luke X. Martin

As culture editor, I help you embrace what makes Kansas City fun and vibrant, whether it’s a championship sports franchise or a little-known wonder. I work with reporters to ensure KCUR stories on art, culture, and race fully reflect our diverse home so readers and listeners can take full advantage of what the metro has to offer. Email me at luke@kcur.org.

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