Action taken by the Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly in mid-March led the Sedgwick County Commission to reassess its emergency public health orders tied to the coronavirus pandemic. With the stipulations of Senate Bill 40 presenting a number of obstacles to keeping the county’s health orders in place, the commission ultimately moved to rescind them immediately and approve a resolution recommending – but not enforcing – many of the same health and safety guidelines. That included wearing of masks and social distancing – with business organizations encouraged to keep such requirements in place – as well as individuals becoming vaccinated against COVID-19 once eligible. Both motions were approved on a 3-2 vote after a good deal of discussion regarding what the new legislation could do, as well as the lack of enforcement.
Source: Derby Informer | Area
