Jackson County’s plan for reopening its economy closely mirrors the plan issued on Thursday by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly for the state. But the county plan, issued on Friday by Jackson Health Officer Angela Reith, adds two specifics for businesses that serve “prepared food or drink,” including restaurants, bars and convenience stores. The state plan allows for most businesses to reopen on Monday, May 4 – when Gov. Kelly’s statewide “stay at home” order expires – following guidance by the state of Kansas, with businesses prohibited from opening listed in the state’s guidance document.
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