The Board of Harvey County Commissioners followed Gov. Kelly’s lead Friday afternoon and officially took action that moved the county into phase 1.5 of the reopening plan. Kelly’s action on Thursday rescinded the first phase of Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas. What that means is mass gatherings of more than 10 people continue to be prohibited. Hair salons are allowed to reopen but only pre-scheduled appointments. Fitness centers can reopen, but group classes cannot occur.
As it did with the first phase, Harvey County’s plan for phase 1.5 included additional restrictions by prohibiting visits to long-term care and correctional facilities. It also listed in the definition of high-risk individuals as those ages 65 and older, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
(Read more: Harvey County Now)
