Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly imposed a statewide stay at home order Saturday in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
Kelly said the measure, which follows similar orders in the state’s most populous counties, is necessary to give health care workers the time to prepare for the peak of the virus and soften its impact on the state.
“We’re simply not ready for what we anticipate will be the peak of this pandemic,” Kelly said at a news conference Saturday.
The order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday. It will end on April 19.
Under the stay-at-home order, people can still leave their homes to get food, medicine or other household necessities; receive medical care; take care of other household members in another location; and to exercise.
Businesses performing essential functions can still operate through the stay-at-home order.
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