Sedgwick County’s top health official says he will issue an order to shut down bars and clubs to help control the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Garold Minns, county health officer, said during Tuesday’s county commission meeting that the order would also close eating establishments that serve alcohol at 10 p.m. each day, cancel all fairs, parades and festivals, and limit gatherings to 15 people. Businesses would also need to enforce social distancing of customers. He first spoke of these measures as recommendations, but when council member Lacey Cruse asked him whether he’d be issuing the order, Dr. Minns said, “Yes, I am.” The order would be in effect until September 9. The commission can make changes to the order or vote against it. Dr. Minns said the order would not affect schools, licensed day cares or religious institutions.
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