KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to spread across the world, and in Missouri and Kansas.
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Updates on the spread of the virus and how it is affecting the metro can be found below for June 2.
8:14 p.m. | An Oklahoma State linebacker, Amen Ogbongbemiga, announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 despite taking precautions while attending a protest in Tulsa.
After attending a protest in Tulsa AND being well protective of myself, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Please, if you are going to protest, take care of yourself and stay safe.
— Amen Ogbongbemiga (@closedprayer) June 3, 2020
Ogbongbemiga, who is originally from Nigeria, was a team captain and second-team All-Big 12 selection last season for the Cowboys.
7:28 p.m. | Kansas City Pride Festival 2020 has been postponed until October.
The Kansas City Diversity Coalition’s signature LGBTQ pride event usually takes place the first weekend in June, but organizers have postponed this year’s event four months to Oct. 2-4 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event will still take place around City Hall and Ilus Davis Park in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
6:05 p.m. | A World Health Organization-funded study published this week found that masks, physical distancing and eye protection offer substantial reduction in the spread of COVID-19.
The study cautioned that even when used effectively and in combination, none of the interventions will completely prevent the spread of the virus. But the study’s authors offer some optimism the virus can be significantly slowed sans a vaccine.
6 p.m. | More than 200 Kansas City residents have tested positive for COVID-19 after an outbreak at Aspen Paper Products in Kansas City, Missouri, according to the KCMO Health Department. The manufacturing plant reported its first case in mid-May. After case counts increased each week, the company provided testing for its employees on Friday and Saturday, "which revealed the large scope of the outbreak," according to the health department.
The company has implemented additional sanitation measures, temperature checks before shifts and a testing schedule to identify employees who unknowingly have the virus and may pass it on to others, according to the health department.
4:25 p.m. | ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter tweeted Tuesday that the NFL has told all teams they must hold summer training camps at their facilities. For the Kansas City Chiefs, this means training camp would be held at the Truman Sports Complex and not in St. Joseph.
3:15 p.m. | Johnson County has announced three new deaths related to COVID-19, including one more connected to the cluster at Brighton Gardens of Prairie Village. There have now been 94 cases, the most recent being reported May 27, and 18 deaths at the long-term care facility owned by Virginia-based Sunrise Senior Living.
There are now 66 total virus-related deaths in Johnson County.
1:50 p.m. | The Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners expects a 6-10% voter turnout for the municipal elections on Tuesday. Polls will be open until 7 p.m.
The election board consolidated polling locations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, opting instead to have people vote in larger spaces, such as gyms and cafeterias. Residents whose polling places have changed can find their new location online.
12:40 p.m. | Royals Stadium will transform into a satellite blood donation center Wednesday for the Community Blood Center.
With more medical facilities reopening for elective procedures, the blood supply in the Kansas City area is critically low after donations dropped amid stay-at-home orders and other COVID-19 concerns.
The blood drive is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Royals Hall of Fame beyond the left-field field at Kauffman Stadium.
Donors should park on the west side of the stadium in Lot J and enter through Gate A, where temperature screening will take place. Donors also should wear a face mask or one will be provided for them.
Appointments, which can be made online using the group code EG8Y, are encouraged and walk-ins will only be accepted as space and staffing allows.
12:10 p.m. | Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will hold a press briefing at 4 p.m. Tuesday, replacing his regularly scheduled 3 p.m. briefing. He will be joined Tuesday by Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams.
10:25 a.m. | The Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department says there are no more appointments available for drive-thru testing this week. Residents are encouraged to check in for updates on next week's testing sites and availability.
All of our appointments for this week's #COVID19 community tests are full (June 1-5). Keep an eye on our website for when next week's testing dates and locations are released. https://t.co/yt54rjEpy7
— KCMO Health Dept (@KCMOHealthDept) June 2, 2020
8:49 a.m. | University of Kansas Health System officials gave their daily COVID-19 update.
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6 a.m. | The Congressional Budget Office said Monday that the U.S. economy could be $15.7 trillion smaller over the next decade than it otherwise would have been if Congress does not mitigate the economic damage from the coronavirus.
5:45 a.m. | Tuesday is Election Day in Missouri. Those headed to the polls can be assured their safety is being thought of. Extra sanitation procedures and social distancing guidelines will be in place at every polling location.
RELATED: Election Day during pandemic: Voting machines to be cleaned after every voter
5:30 a.m. | The National WWI Museum and Memorial reopens to the public Tuesday. There will be two time sessions guests can choose from (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2-4 p.m.) and some areas of the museum will remain closed. Tickets should be purchased in advance online.
Previous coverage:
March 2020 updates
April 2020 updates
May 2020 updates
Monday, June 1
