KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to spread across the world, and in Missouri and Kansas.
41 Action News is keeping track of all closings and cancellations, as well as tracking where positive coronavirus cases are located.
We are also keeping track of which metro jurisdictions are under stay at home orders for the foreseeable future, only allowing for essential business and activities.
If you are a business finding unique ways to serve our community, check our KC Open for Business Facebook group to share your ideas.
Updates on the spread of the virus and how it is affecting the metro can be found below for April 26.
7:50 p.m. | The Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department will set up pop-up COVID-19 testing throughout the city in the coming week. Those who would like to be tested must register in advance.
The testing will be available at no cost at the following locations:
- Antioch Crossing parking garage, 5415 Northeast Antioch Road, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday.
- Independence Boulevard Christian Church, 606 Gladstone boulevard, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday.
- Sun Fresh parking lot, 3110 Prospect Avenue, from 1-6 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
- KIPP Endeavor Academy Charter School, 2700 East 18th Street, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
To register for testing at any site listed, visit redcap.link/mocovidcctesting.
2:30 p.m. | Missouri surpassed 7,000 COVID-19 cases Sunday. Data from state and local health departments showed 7,029 cases in the state.
No new deaths were reported Sunday.
12:30 p.m. | Kansas now has 3,209 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 118 deaths, according to new data released Sunday. The Kansas City area currently has 2,100 positive cases.
10 a.m. | Just starting your day? We’ve got you covered with a quick look at what you need to know.
8:30 a.m. | Douglas County, KS is issuing guidelines on severe weather preparedness during a pandemic. The National Weather Service and Emergency Management agree that during a tornado warning, the first priority should be protection from a potential tornado, even if this means temporarily breaking social distancing. The county will have three different public buildings open in Lawrence when a tornado warning is issued.
7:30 a.m. | B&B Theatres is offering curbside concession pickup to help support furloughed employees during the coronavirus pandemic. The B&B locations in Overland Park, Shawnee, Lee's Summit, Liberty and the Northland are all offering curbside pickup.
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