Shawnee County officials on Friday afternoon released Phase 1.5 of their plan for reopening the county. In Phase 1.5, mass gatherings of more than 10 people will continue to be prohibited. Hair salons, nail salons, barber shops, tanning salons and tattoo parlors will be allowed to reopen by appointment only. Fitness centers and health clubs may also reopen, but group fitness classes and use of locker rooms remain prohibited. Phase 1.5 of the county’s plan — which strikes a balance between remaining in the first phase and advancing to Phase 2 — largely follows Gov. Laura Kelly’s phase 1.5 plan, which she introduced Thursday.
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