Gov. Laura Kelly on Sunday asked K-12 schools in Kansas to close for the coming week, allowing time for a task force of educators to develop a long-term plan for completing the school year under intensifying concerns with COVID-19.
The governor said she was “strongly recommending” but not mandating the shuttering of schools to allow each district to decide the best course of action. However, she said she expects all districts will comply.
Meanwhile, the state health department issued recommendations for travelers to quarantine at home if they visit certain areas of the country.
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