The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated their travel quarantine list today, see the information release below:
For
Immediate Release
November
17, 2020
KDHE amends travel
quarantine list
States, countries
removed
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and
Environment (KDHE) has removed two states and three countries from its travel
quarantine list: North Dakota, South Dakota, Andorra, Belgium and Czechia.
Those who have travelled during the below dates, as well as those who have been
on a cruise or attended any out-of-state mass gatherings with 500 or more where
individuals do not socially distance and wear masks, will need to quarantine.
This list is effective for all persons
returning to or entering Kansas on the effective dates.
•
Traveled
to or from South Dakota between November 4 – November 17.
•
Traveled
to or from Belgium and Czechia between November 4 – November 17.
•
Traveled
to or from North Dakota between October 21 – November 17.
•
Traveled
to or from the country of Andorra between October 21 – November 17.
•
Attendance
at any out-of-state mass gatherings of 500 or more where individuals do not
socially distance (6 feet) and wear a mask.
•
Been
on a cruise ship or river cruise on or after March 15.
“The removal of states from our list isn’t
cause for celebration,” said Dr. Lee Norman, KDHE Secretary. “We base our list
on new case rates by population size and unfortunately, Kansas’ numbers are
increasing significantly. Practice social distancing, wear a mask, stay home if
you’re sick, and avoid large gatherings. Each one of us is responsible for our
actions.”
Mass
gatherings are defined as any event or convening that brings together 500 or
more persons in a single room or space at the same time such as an auditorium,
stadium, arena, large conference room, meeting hall, theater or any other
confined indoor or outdoor space. This includes parades, fairs and festivals.
Mass gatherings does not include normal operations of airports, bus and train
stations, medical facilities, libraries, shopping malls and centers, or other
spaces where 500 or more persons may be in transit. It also does not include
typical office environments, schools, restaurants, factories or retail/grocery
stores where large numbers of people are present, but it is unusual for them to
be within 6 feet of one another for more than 10 minutes.
For more
information on COVID-19, please visit the KDHE website at: www.kdhe.ks.gov/coronavirus
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