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Wyandotte County to continue following Kansas Phase 2 reopening plan

Local health order follows Ad Astra Phase 2 Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced that the Ad Astra Reopening plan has transitioned away from being a statewide requirement and into a statewide guidance document. Gov. Kelly further announced that county health officers remain empowered to issue local orders adopting the Ad Astra Reopening plan if they … Continue reading “Wyandotte County to continue following Kansas Phase 2 reopening plan”

Kansas counties in charge of COVID-19 restrictions after Gov. Kelly vetoes emergency powers bill

The state’s plan to phase out economic restrictions intended to control the spread of COVID-19 will become voluntary with the governor’s veto of a key bill. Rules will now be left to county officials. by Stephen Koranda and Jim McLean, Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — Kansas no longer will impose a statewide phased-in reopening … Continue reading “Kansas counties in charge of COVID-19 restrictions after Gov. Kelly vetoes emergency powers bill”

Kansans with close contacts at Ozarks swimming parties asked to self-quarantine

Anyone from Kansas who traveled to the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, over Memorial Day weekend and did not use protective measures should voluntarily self-quarantine for 14 days, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Photos of large crowds not wearing masks and not socially distancing at pool parties and bars at the … Continue reading “Kansans with close contacts at Ozarks swimming parties asked to self-quarantine”