Saturday, April 25, 2020

Kansas Coronavirus Update: Scam Artists Exploit Deadly Virus, Farmer Offers Priceless Dose of Humanity

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Kansas coronavirus update: Scam artists exploit deadly virus, farmer offers priceless dose of humanity




The Topeka Capital-Journal

Kansas coronavirus update: Scam artists exploit deadly virus, farmer offers priceless dose of humanity

Persistent criminals exploit fear of COVID-19 pandemic to rip off people; northeast Kansas farmer reveals generous spirit to New York governor; KDHE secretary believes Kansas hit peak in hospitalizations and deaths; state logs more than 110 fatalities and nearly 3,000 cases



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