Emergency Orders Issued November 9th, 2020

We are still following the Governor’s Phase 3 guidelines and placing them as orders. This shall move us forward reopening everything and trying to get life back to normal.

Remember these measures to are not only to help protect you, but your family and friends also.

Mass gathering will increase to no more than 90 in one location.

Mass gatherings are defined, as instances in which individuals are in one location and are unable to maintain 6 feet of distance between individuals (not including individuals who reside together) with only infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity.

Any event (wedding, funeral, general event, etc..) that would be greater than 90 people, must submit a social distancing plan for approval to the Health Director. They are to also to follow other county resolutions of that size.

BUSINESS RESTRICTIONS

All businesses can safely open and should:

Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between consumers (individuals or groups). Restaurants or dining establishments may meet this requirement by using physical barriers sufficient to prevent virus spread between seated customers or groups of seated customers.

Follow fundamental cleaning and public health practices as designated by KDHE. Businesses should follow industry specific guidelines as outlined on covid.ks.gov. Following additional best practices guidance from each business sector are strongly encouraged.

Avoid any instances in which groups of more than 45 individuals are in one location and are unable to maintain 6 feet of distance with only infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity. This does not limit the total occupancy of a business, but requires that businesses limit mass gatherings in areas and instances in which physical distancing cannot be maintained such as in tables, entrances, lobbies, break rooms, checkout areas, etc.

Any business or location found in non-compliance or is a source of significant disease outbreak or as determined by local Health Officer, can be fined or closed.

GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS

Telework: Employers may begin reducing telework and start bringing employees back to work in an office setting.

On-site Operations: Avoid large gatherings of employees in groups of more than 45 where social distancing protocols cannot be maintained except for infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity AND phase in employees on-site as possible while maintaining 6 feet of distance between employee workstations.

Potentially Sick Employees: Any employees exhibiting symptoms should be required to stay at home and asked to call their health care provider.

ACTIVITIES AND VENUES

All activities and venues can safely open and should:

Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between individuals or groups.

Follow fundamental cleaning and public health practices. Any additional sector specific best practices guidance from each are strongly encouraged.

Avoid any instances in which more than 45 individuals are in one location and are unable to maintain 6 feet of distance with only infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity. This does not limit the total occupancy of a facility, but requires that facilities limit mass gatherings in areas and instances in which physical distancing cannot be maintained, such as in entrances, lobbies, locker rooms, etc.

GUIDANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS

Masks: Individuals may choose to wear cloth masks in public settings as appropriate.

Outdoor Activities: When in public (e.g., parks, outdoor recreation areas, shopping areas), individuals (not including individuals who reside together) should maintain 6 feet of distance from others with only infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity.

Social Gatherings: Avoid socializing in person with groups of more than 45 individuals in both indoor and outdoor settings, especially in circumstances that do not allow for a physical distance of 6 feet or more between individuals or groups with only infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity (e.g. , receptions, trade shows).

High-Risk Individuals*: High-risk individuals may resume public interactions but should practice physical distancing and minimize exposure to large social settings when precautionary measures may be difficult.

These orders are in effect for a minimum of 14 days from 11/09/2020. They may be extended or retracted due to significant outbreak. These orders are in effect until any further changes are made.

EOC will determined whether to move forward with further reopening, or place tighter restrictions back on, determined by Health barometers.

Please remember that these are placed for the General Public Safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Both State and Local barometers have shown that we are moving in the right direction. Please help us to continue this trend, so we can continue to open up.

Thank you

EOC committee.

Dr Katt
Wabaunsee Co, Health Officer

Ray Finley
Wabaunsee County Health Department Administrator

For more information or questions, please visit our Local Health Department Facebook Page