Phase 1 - Begins Monday, May 4
These are the state guidelines outlined by Gov. Laura Kelly. Local guidelines may be more strict, but cannot be less strict.
GATHERINGS
Mass gatherings of no more than 10 individuals allowed.
INDIVIDUALS
Masks are strongly encouraged in public settings. Maintain 6 foot social distance.
EMPLOYERS
Telework is strongly encouraged when possible. Any employee exhibiting symptoms should be required to stay home.
TRAVEL
Minimize or avoid nonessential travel. Follow KDHE travel and quarantine guidelines for travel to high-risk areas.
ACTIVITIES NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN
• Community centers
• Large entertainment venues with capacity of 2,000+
• Fairs, festivals, parades, & graduations
• Public swimming pools
• Organized sports facilities
• Summer camps
ESTABLISHMENTS NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN
• Bars and nightclubs excluding already operating curbside and carry-out services
• Casinos (non-tribal)
• Indoor leisure spaces
• Fitness centers and gyms
• Personal service businesses where close contact cannot be avoided
EDUCATION, ACTIVITIES, & VENUES ALLOWED TO OPERATE
• Childcare facilities
• Libraries
Phase 2 - Begins no
earlier than May 18
Mass gatherings increase to no more than 30 individuals. Earlier guidelines remain in effect.
Bars and nightclubs will be allowed to open at 50% total occupancy.
Casinos (non-tribal) may open if compliant with guidelines approved by KDHE.
ACTIVITIES NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN
• Large entertainment venues with capacity of 2,000+
• Fairs, festivals, parades, & graduations
• Summer camps
EDUCATION, ACTIVITIES, & VENUES ALLOWED TO OPERATE
• Childcare facilities
• Libraries
• Swimming pools
• Community centers
• Organized sports facilities and tournaments with some exceptions
Phase 3 - Begins no
earlier than June 1
Mass gatherings of no more than 90 individuals allowed. Earlier recommendations remain in effect.
All education, activities, venues and establishments may operate pursuant to mass gathering guidelines.
Phaseout - Begins
no earlier than June 15
Minimize your risk
The best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to the virus. Take the following steps to minimize your risk:
• Stay home as much as possible.
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Distance yourself from others when in public, especially if you are a senior or have a medical condition that puts you in a high-risk category.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth mask when in public.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with an elbow or tissue. Throw the used tissue away and immediately wash your hands.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily – including phones, keyboards, doorknobs, handles and light switches.
For more details and to view this information in other languages online, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html.
