Questions-and-answers about ‘stay home’ order

The Unified Government has posted a list of questions-and-answers about the “stay home” order that takes effect Tuesday.

An order will go into effect at midnight tonight for residents of Wyandotte County to stay at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It has many exceptions. Similar orders are in place for Johnson County, Jackson County, and Kansas City, Missouri, as well as Leavenworth County and Platte County, and other surrounding areas.

The frequently asked questions page includes a list of essential activities and essential businesses during the month-long stay at home.

All entertainment venues are closed during this period. Stores that provide essential products will stay open, according to the FAQ list.

Mortuaries may remain open, but gatherings must be 10 or fewer people, and social distancing is required, according to the list. Also, cemeteries can remain open, but are subject to the 10 or fewer and social distancing requirement.

Liquor stores have been labeled as an “essential business,” while going inside a bar is not allowed.

Restaurants can provide pickup, carryout and delivery, but not dining-in. Residents are advised to call first to see if they are open.

Since Nebraska Furniture Mart provides some essential products, such as computers, business equipment and supplies, needed to work from home, it can remain open. Stores that provide essential products must use social distancing, according to the FAQs.

The directive from the UG advised people to make a list of their essential activities requiring them to leave home, plan and make as few trips as possible during this time, and purchase only what they need for this time.

Health care, pharmacies, child care facilities, government operations, grocery stores, gas stations, banks, hardware stores, laundromats and professional services are some of the essential businesses on the list.

To view all of the information in the UG’s frequently asked questions about the stay-home order, visit https://www.wycokck.org/WycoKCK/media/Health-Department/Documents/UG-SAH-FAQ-WY-Stay-At-Home-Order-03222020.pdf .