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Unsettled. Frustrated. Changed? Tell us about your experience in the new COVID-19 wave

Carolyn Molloy walks out the Central branch of Kansas City Public Library with a bag of books on Thursday afternoon, July 29, 2021 in Kansas City. Molloy, a healthcare professional, is glad that the library was reopened in June after a year-long shutdown. She said she is sad to see another round of mask mandate due to low vaccination rate.
Carolyn Molloy walks out the Central branch of Kansas City Public Library with a bag of books on Thursday afternoon, July 29, 2021 in Kansas City. Molloy, a healthcare professional, is glad that the library was reopened in June after a year-long shutdown. She said she is sad to see another round of mask mandate due to low vaccination rate. syang@kcstar.com

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Kansas City COVID-19 news

As the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus surges across the Kansas City region, officials, hospitals and communities have had to react. Here is our latest coverage.

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‘Frustration, anger, annoyance’: Readers share experiences with COVID-19 delta surge

Wake up. Remind yourself it’s not March 2020. Then what?

With the resurgence of COVID-19, heavily driven by the delta variant and a majority unvaccinated population, this summer has felt eerily similar to the beginning days of the pandemic.

We face a lot of uncertainty. But as a community have also accomplished feats in resilience and patience. Many of us have taken stock in what matters most to us as individuals and members of something larger than ourselves.

We want to hear about your experience.

The delta variant is changing how the world is approaching the coronavirus pandemic. Masks are back. Vaccines are still our best chance at fighting back against the virus. Businesses are re-evaluating their return to office and some are mandating that employees be vaccinated.

We know this is an unsettling time. We want to know what you’re thinking about, if you are changing how you approach day-to-day life in Kansas City and how you are finding resilience to keep going.

It’s a particularly uncertain time for people who are immunocompromised, have disabilities or are otherwise particularly vulnerable. If that’s you, we want to hear your story.

Submissions are now closed. Please read the responses here.

This story was originally published July 30, 2021 at 1:03 PM.

Savanna Smith
The Kansas City Star
Savanna Smith is a breaking news editor and digital journalist. She began at The Star in January 2020 after she graduated from the University of Kansas in December with degrees in journalism and humanities.
Hannah Wise
The Kansas City Star
Hannah Wise is The Kansas City Star’s Managing Editor. She oversees the newsroom’s digital strategy, content and audience engagement efforts. Previously, she worked at The New York Times and Dallas Morning News.
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Kansas City COVID-19 news

As the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus surges across the Kansas City region, officials, hospitals and communities have had to react. Here is our latest coverage.