Gov. Laura Kelly has slowed down the reopening of Kansas’ economy.
Rather than allowing phase 2 to begin on Monday, Kelly on Thursday signed into executive order phase 1.5, which orders bars and bowling alleys to remain closed through the end of the month. It also extends restrictions in place until near the end of next month.
The limit on public gatherings of 10 or fewer people will remain in place starting Monday, rather than increasing to 30 as initially planned. Nail salons, barber shops, hair salons, tattoo parlors and tanning salons are allowed to open, but only by appointment.
Fitness centers and health clubs may open, but in-person group classes are still not allowed under the order.
In person commencement or graduation ceremonies may occur with no more than 10 individuals in a room, gym or facility.
Additional information from Gov. Kelly’s order is listed below.
Key Phase 1.5 highlights:
- Mass gatherings of more than 10 individuals continue to be prohibited;
- Nail salons, barber shops, hair salons, tanning salons, tattoo parlors and other personal service businesses where close contact cannot be avoided may open, but only for pre-scheduled appointments or online check-in;
- Fitness centers and health clubs may open, but in-person group classes may not occur and locker rooms must be closed except as necessary to use restroom facilities.
- In-person commencement or graduation ceremonies may occur with no more than 10 individuals in a room, gymnasium, or facility at one time as long as 6-foot social distancing is maintained. Outdoor drive-through graduation ceremonies during which no more than 10 individuals are in the same area outside of their vehicles at a time (i.e. school administration, graduate, family members, etc.) are allowed.
Under Phase 1.5, the following, unless they are repurposed for use in an essential function under the Kansas Essential Function Framework, shall remain closed to the public:
- Bars and night clubs, excluding already operating curbside and carryout services;
- Non-tribal Casinos;
- Theaters, museums, and other indoor leisure spaces (trampoline parks, arcades, etc.);
- Community centers;
- Outdoor and indoor large entertainment venues with capacity of 2,000 or more;
- Fairs, festivals, carnivals, parades;
- Swimming pools (other than backyard pools);
- Organized sports facilities, sports tournaments, sports games, and sports practices; and
- Summer camps.
