Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed Executive Order 20-31 which establishes Phase 1.5 as part of the reopening of Kansas' economy due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

 

Phase 1.5 is set to go into effect on Monday, May 18^th which continues reopening efforts while preserving restrictions necessary to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

 

Montgomery County is set to follow the plans put in place by the Governor and made the announcement at a special meeting on Thursday afternoon.

 

Health Department Director Carolyn Muller advised the Commissioners to go ahead with Governor Laura Kelly's plan for the Montgomery county. 

 

The key differences between Phase 1.5 and what Phase 2 was going to be was that mass gatherings will stay at no more than 10.

 

Nail Salons, barber shops, hair salons, tanning salons, tattoo parlors and other personal service businesses where close contact can't be avoided may open, but only for per-scheduled appointments or online check in.

 

Fitness centers and health clubs can open up but in-person group classes may not occur and locker rooms must be closed except as necessary to use restroom facilities.

 

Specific details to Governor Laura Kelly's Phase 1.5 plan can be found here.