# COVID Cases Rise in Kansas but ER Visits Stay Low | Kansas City News

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Podcast: [Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559400)
Published: 2026-09-03T23:41:21+00:00
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COVID-19 cases are creeping back up across 48 states, but Kansas is showing a surprisingly calm picture — with emergency room visits for the virus at less than 0.1% of all visits. Though the CDC flags it as “likely growing,” especially around Topeka, Wichita, and northeast Kansas, the state doesn’t report every case because COVID isn’t a mandatory reportable illness there. Instead, they rely on ER data — which remains low — and recent wastewater tests confirm the virus is still barely detectable in sewage systems. It’s a mixed bag, but for now, the numbers suggest manageable risk. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d2238c5da8dc751f

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