Phase 1.5 of Governor Laura Kelly’s reopening plan for Kansas has now begun, and the Sedgwick County Commission discussed some of the questions residents have had about the reopening in their meeting Monday.
Commencement Celebrations:
Commissioners said commencement ceremonies or celebrations are allowed to be held, as long as no more than 10 people gather in one place, and as long as people are able to keep six feet of social distancing between each other.
Courts:
County courts are scheduled to partially reopen next Tuesday, May 26. Anyone visiting the courthouse will need to make an appointment, wear a mask, and pass through a COVID-19 screening upon entering the building. Jury trials are still on hold, and traffic courts will open June 15.
Restaurants and Bars:
Once restaurants stop serving food, they must close. Restaurants and bars are not allowed to remain open to serve drinks once the kitchen has closed.
Testing:
Sedgwick County will test residents from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 23. To make an appointment, call the United Way help line at 2-1-1.
More than 8,000 people have been tested for coronavirus in Sedgwick County, with 60 new tests Monday at the health department. according to the Sedgwick County Commission. Of those tested, 536 people tested positive for the virus, and 362 people have had a “total recovery.”
Statewide, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment reports 66,882 people have been tested for coronavirus. Of those, 58,650 people tested negative, and 8,340 people tested positive.
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