Phased Reopening Plan - Updated   Updated on 05-19-20
COVID-19 Notices for Mitchell County, KS

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KS Governor Announces Modified Phase Two for Friday, May 22, 2020
Given promising trends in COVID-19 disease spread, hospitalizations, and deaths, the Governor has decided to move the state into a modified Phase Two on Friday, May 22nd with a new mass gathering limit of 15 individuals. All businesses and activities slated for Phase 2 will be allowed with the exception of bars/night clubs and swimming pools. *Phase 3 will now begin on Monday, June 8 with a mass gathering limit of 45.

From the MCKS Health Dept. - Phase 2 Information Related to MCKS
What you CAN do on Memorial Day according to the Ad Astra Plan
What is allowed in Phase 2 as of Friday, May 22nd
  • Mass gatherings of 15 or fewer individuals (except for those who reside together).
  • All businesses/activities allowed in Phase 1 and 1.5 may continue to operate with outlined social distancing, mass gathering, and public health restrictions outlined in Executive Order 20-34.
  • Personal Services: Nail salons, barber shops, hair salons, tanning salons, tattoo parlors and other personal service businesses where close contact cannot be avoided may continue to operate, but only for pre-scheduled appointments or online check-in
  • Fitness Centers: Fitness centers and health clubs may continue to operate. In-person group classes will be allowed to begin with groups of no more than 15 individuals at a time. Locker rooms remain closed except for restroom facilities.
  • Community Centers: Community Centers may open as long as they follow the mass gathering as social distancing restrictions outlined in Executive Order 20-34. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools in these facilities stay closed except for physical therapy and first-responder training.
  • Indoor Leisure Spaces: Indoor leisure spaces such as movie theaters, trampoline parks, theaters, museums and bowling allies may now open as long as they follow the mass gathering as social distancing restrictions outlined in Executive Order 20-34.
  • Casinos (non-tribal): State-owned and operated casinos will be allowed to operate as long as they follow social distancing and mass gathering restrictions AND their re-opening plan has been approved by KDHE.
  • Organized Sports Facilities, Games, Practice: Non-professional organized sports facilities, games, and practices may operate as long as they follow outlined mass gathering and social distancing guidelines AND follow guidelines established by the Kansas Recreation and Park Association posted on covid.ks.gov.
  • Graduations: In-person commencement or graduation ceremonies may continue to occur with no more than 15 individuals in a room, gymnasium, or facility at one time so long as 6-foot social distancing is maintained. Outdoor drive-through graduation ceremonies during which no more than 15 individuals are in the same area outside of their vehicles at a time (i.e. school administration, graduate, family members, etc.) are allowed.
What is still NOT allowed in Phase 2
  • Bars and night clubs, excluding curbside and carryout services;
  • Outdoor and indoor large entertainment venues with capacity of 2,000 or more;
  • Fairs, festivals, carnivals, parades;
  • Swimming pools (other than backyard pools and those used for physical therapy or first-responder training);
  • Summer camps unless they are a licensed child-care facility.
Mitchell County Kansas, Phase 1.5 Reopening
Set to begin on May 18, 2020
Cortney Murrow, Administrator, Mitchell County KS Health Department


PURPOSE AND INTRODUCTION
Transitioning from Phase 1 to Phase 1.5 in Mitchell County allows for a gradual loosening of current restrictions in place for businesses. It is vital we proceed forward purposefully and with attentiveness as we continue to ensure our healthcare resources are not overburdened, while also protecting the safety our most vulnerable populations. Phase 1.5 of Mitchell County’s Plan for Re-Opening has been developed following the direction and guidance received by Governor Kelly.

Restarting economic activity remains a priority in Mitchell County, along with keeping our community safe and limiting the spread of COVID-19. In our efforts to continue to move forward in the following days, it is critical that the community as a whole remain cautious in our steps onward. To limit the potential of returning to the “Stay Home” order or an extension of any of the phases, we urge all citizens of Mitchell County to be diligent in following the plan developed for Phase 1.5. This plan is subject to revision based upon continued changes at the state level and as circumstances evolve within our county. 

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.
May 15, 2020
KS Governor Kelly adds new 1.5 phase to “Ad Astra” Reopening Plan
Executive Order 20-31, establishes a new phase to the “Ad Astra: Plan to Reopen Kansas.” The new “1.5” Phase, effective May 18, 2020, continues reopening efforts while preserving some data-driven restrictions necessary to prevent community transmission of COVID-19.

Mitchell County Kansas  Emergency Management
David Dohe - Director
Public Health & NC Kansas Home Health Agency
Cortney Murrow, Administrator
Mitchell County Kansas Government
Chris Treaster, Mitchell County Clerk
111 S Hersey
PO Box 190
Beloit, KS  67420
Solomon Valley Econ Development
Heather Hartman, Director SVED
Solomon Valley Economic Development​
209 East Main, #104
​Beloit, KS 67420
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