Effective immediately, Kansas will adopt the Center for Disease Control's guidance that fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks indoors or outdoors or physically distance, except in circumstances such as those required by businesses, public transportation or health care facilities. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, you are welcome to continue to do so.

Governor Laura Kelly said this announcement is welcome news and is a testament to the sacrifices Kansans have made over the last year. She said there is no better reason for all Kansans to get vaccinated, and that the sooner everyone is vaccinated, the sooner things can get back to normal.