The University of Kansas Health System is treating 77 total COVID patients today, down from 86 yesterday. Other significant numbers:
- 13 with the active virus, 15 yesterday
- 1 in ICU, 2 yesterday
- 0 on ventilators, 1 yesterday
- 64 hospitalized but out of acute infection phase, 71 yesterday
Key points from today’s guests:
Dr. Ajay Nangia, urologist, The University of Kansas Health System
- It’s a myth that men have more vasectomies during March Madness. Most wait until late in the year when insurance deductibles have been met.
- Vasectomy is a simple procedure done in doctor’s office with patient receiving mild sedative
- Numbers of vasectomies were down during COVID
- Men advised to continue birth control for three months after procedure
- Vasectomy reversal is more complicated, a 3.5 hour surgery in the operating room, and not covered by insurance
Dr. Jarrod Harrell, Kansas Team Health
- It’s a challenge keeping college players safe during COVID. They will continue wearing masks when traveling, even when mandates are lifted.
- Tournaments like the Big 12 still have some risk for players. NCAA COVID guidelines for teams are very stringent.
- Fans who travel must know the COVID safety requirements at each venue where their team is playing
- Everyone involved, teams and fans, must do everything possible to keep large gatherings like Big 12 Tournament from becoming super spreader event
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director, Infection Prevention and Control
- New COVD variant called deltacron, a combination of delta and omicron, identified. Too soon to know if it will be a problem. Variants will be constant, but vaccination will be best solution to prevent serious illness.
- Happy to see active infections continue to drop
- The size of the indoor athletic venue and ventilation make a difference in keeping COVID from spreading
Monday, March 14 at 8:00 a.m. is the next Morning Medical Update. We’ve heard how COVID is now being found in deer. But now, a report finds deer may be transferring that mutated virus back to humans. How this is happening and what you can do to keep you, and your pets safe.
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