Earlier Wednesday, Kelly announced her statewide stay-at-home order will remain in effect until May 3 and suggested a slow, cautious transition must follow.
Kelly said it was important to see a reduction in COVID-19 infections for a two-week period before easing restrictions. The crisis is expected to peak in Kansas in late April.
The governor said it has become clear no state will be safe from the pandemic until a vaccine is available, an indication the crisis could drag on for another year. Broader testing will help guide decisions in the coming weeks.
(Read more: State Government – The Topeka Capital-Journal)
