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Documenting Kansas' path to recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

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Ballotpedia’s coverage of COVID-19 includes how federal, state, and local governments are responding, and how those responses are influencing election rules and operations, political campaigns, the economy, schools, and more.

This article contains a general timeline of noteworthy state government responses to the coronavirus pandemic since April 2020. It also includes details on three specific types of state responses to the pandemic:

Additionally, the article includes:


Response news updates

The following section provides a timeline of Kansas' reopening activity beginning in April 2020. The entries, which come from our Documenting America's Path to Recovery newsletter, are sorted by month in reverse chronological order. The date shown is the day that we wrote about them in the newsletter. They appear exactly as they appeared in the newsletter.

June 2021

  • June 16: The state’s coronavirus emergency order expired June 15 after Senate President Ty Masterson (R) canceled a meeting of the Legislative Coordinating Council (LCC) to consider an extension of the emergency. Under Kansas law, the LCC has to extend an emergency order every 30 days to prevent it from expiring. Gov. Laura Kelly (D) issued the emergency order on March 12, 2020.
  • June 14: All state government offices will return to in-person operations starting June 13. Masks will still be required in state buildings.
  • June 2: On June 1, Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced a vaccination incentive program called The Race to End COVID-19. Individuals who receive a COVID-19 test or vaccination from the University of Kansas Health System or the Kansas Department of Health and Environment are entered into a raffle to win tickets to the NASCAR Cup Series Race, gift cards for the NASCAR Racing Experience Ride Along, and the opportunity to drive two laps around the Kansas Speedway. The event will be held on June 4 and 5.

May 2021

  • May 12: Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced all state government offices will return to in-person operations starting June 13. Masks will still be required in state buildings.

April 2021

  • April 6: On April 5, Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed SB 63, requiring all public school districts to offer full-time, in-person instruction effective immediately. The law applies to grades K-12.
  • April 5: On Thursday, April 1, the Legislative Coordinating Council (LLC) voted 5-2 (with one absence) to end Gov. Laura Kelly’s (D) statewide mask mandate. The LLC is a committee composed of eight legislators. Senate Bill 40, signed by Kelly on March 24, allows the LLC to vote to end COVID-19 executive orders. The LLC’s decision does not affect local mask mandates.

March 2021

  • March 29: All residents 16 and older are eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine March 29.
  • March 25: Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed SB 40 on March 24. The bill extends Kansas’ coronavirus emergency through May 28 but ends all executive orders related to the pandemic on March 31. Kelly said she will reissue most of the orders, including the state’s mask mandate. Under the new law, the state legislature can end executive orders during a legislative session, including the orders Kelly plans to reissue. Senate President Ty Masterson (R) said, “should the governor issue any new executive order which imposes an undue burden on the people of Kansas, including an unnecessary new mask mandate, rest assured the Senate will take immediate action once we receive the order.”
  • March 22: The state is opening vaccinations to all individuals in phases 3 and 4 of the plan starting March 22. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 64 with an increased risk of severe complications from underlying conditions is eligible for a vaccine.
  • March 16: Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced the state will open vaccinations to all individuals in phases 3 and 4 of the plan starting March 22. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 64 with an increased risk of severe complications from underlying conditions will become eligible for vaccines.

February 2021

  • February 4: Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced the launch of the Find My Vaccine mapping tool to help residents locate vaccine providers near them.

January 2021

  • January 26: Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed Senate Bill 14 to extend the state’s coronavirus emergency declaration through March 31.
  • January 21: The state is starting Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan Jan. 21. Individuals over the age of 65, high-contact essential workers (including police officers, grocery store workers, and school staff), and congregate care workers and residents (including in prisons and homeless shelters) are all eligible to receive the vaccine. The state also released a vaccine dashboard on Jan. 20.
  • January 8: Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced a finalized vaccine distribution order for the state. Healthcare workers and long-term care residents and staff are being vaccinated in Phase 1 (the current phase). In Phase 2, the vaccine will be available to individuals over the age of 65, high-contact essential workers (including police officers, grocery store workers, and school staff), and congregate care workers and residents (including in prisons and homeless shelters). Phase 3 will include individuals with state-defined high-risk pre-existing conditions (including cancer, chronic kidney disease, and type 2 diabetes) and other essential workers who cannot work remotely. Phase 4 will include individuals with state-defined lower-risk pre-existing conditions (including asthma, type 1 diabetes, and obesity). Phase 5 will include the remaining population.

November 2020

  • November 19: Gov. Laura Kelly (R) issued an updated public mask order that gives localities a week to develop face-covering requirements. In areas where local governments do not develop mask requirements, the state’s order will take effect on Nov. 25. Under a bill passed earlier in the year, counties can still fully opt out of Kelly’s order.

October 2020

  • October 6: The Kansas Department of Education announced 10 more counties moved into the red zone (remote instruction only) for school reopenings.

August 2020

  • August 12: The Kansas Department of Education released updated recommendations for returning to in-person education. The document breaks the recommendations into color levels—green, yellow, orange, and red—based on criteria such as the number of students missing school, number of new cases, and local hospital capacity. There are separate recommendations for Pre-K through grade 5 and grades 6 through 12 at the yellow and orange levels.

July 2020

  • July 22: The Kansas State Board of Education voted 5-5 on Gov. Laura Kelly’s (D) executive order delaying the start of the public school year from August 10 until Sept. 9. The order required board approval before taking effect, so the tie vote effectively cancels the governor’s executive order.
  • July 21: Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed an executive order delaying the start of the public school year until Sept. 9 and requiring students, faculty, and visitors to wear face coverings in school buildings.
  • July 16: Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced on July 16 that she will sign an executive order delaying the start of the public school year until Sept. 9 and requiring districts to use masks. The state board of education will need to approve Kelly’s decision to delay the start of school.
  • July 15: The Kansas Board of Education voted 9-0 to approve guidelines for reopening schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Board members said that the guidelines were not mandates but were meant to help districts craft individual plans.
  • July 7: On July 6, Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced that her administration was recommending most local communities remain in Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan. In Phase 3, communities are advised to limit gatherings to no more than 45 people. The recommendations are non-binding. Instead, local governments must administer and enforce reopening plans.

June 2020

  • June 30: On June 29, Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced she would issue an executive order requiring most Kansans to wear face coverings in public spaces, effective 12:01 a.m. on July 3. Kelly said, "I know Kansans will have many questions about this order – and we will answer them when it is released later this week. But by announcing the requirement today, people in our state will have the appropriate time to acquire the masks."
  • June 23: Gov. Laura Kelly (D) recommended the state remain in Phase Three of the reopening plan due to an upward trend in positive cases. In late May, Kelly delegated reopening decision-making authority to local governments.

May 2020

  • May 28: On May 26, Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced that the state would no longer implement its reopening plan, delegating that authority instead to county-level governments. Kelly said, "The power to administer and regulate the plan will be up to each county. If a county wants to remain [under restrictions], it will need to issue its own emergency order to that effect."
  • May 22: The second phase of the state's reopening took effect on May 22. The following businesses are allowed to reopen: recreational organized sports facilities; community centers; indoor leisure spaces (e.g., arcades, theaters, museums, and bowling alleys); state-owned casinos (subject to approval by the state health department); and in-person group exercise classes. The following businesses and activities remained closed: bars and nightclubs; outdoor and indoor large entertainment venues; fairs, festivals, carnivals, and parades; swimming pools; and summer camps. Phase 2 is set to last through June 7.
  • May 18: The following businesses were allowed to reopen on May 18: personal service businesses by appointment only (e.g., nail salons, barber shops, and tattoo parlors), gyms, and fitness centers. Gatherings of more than 10 individuals remain prohibited. The following businesses must remain closed: bars and nightclubs; non-tribal casinos; theaters; museums; indoor leisure spaces; community centers; outdoor and indoor large entertainment venues; fairs, festivals, carnivals, and parades; swimming pools; organized sports facilities; and summer camps.
  • May 4: In Kansas, Phase 1 of the Gov. Laura Kelly's (D) reopening plan began Monday, when most businesses can reopen if they adhere to certain guidelines. The following businesses were excluded: bars and night clubs; casinos (non-tribal); theaters, museums, and other indoor leisure spaces; fitness centers and gyms; and nail salons, barber shops, and other personal service businesses. Kansas is under divided government, with a Democratic governor and Republican majorities in the state House and Senate.

April 2020

  • April 30: Gov. Laura Kelly (D) was expected to announce reopening plans at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The state’s stay-at-home order is scheduled to expire at midnight on May 3. Kansas is under divided government, with a Democratic governor and Republican majorities in both chambers of the state legislature.


Vaccine distribution

This section contains a table of quick facts on the state’s vaccine distribution plan and a timeline of noteworthy events, including updates on vaccine availability for new groups of individuals, changes to state distribution plans, and much more. If you know of a noteworthy story we are missing, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment released a a distribution plan on October 16, 2020.

Quick facts

Kansas state vaccination plan quick information
What governing entities are responsible for vaccine allocation and distribution?[1] (1) COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Implementation Committee (2) Kansas Department of Health and Environment Incident Command Structure Team

Where can I find a quick breakdown of phases in my state? Kansas Vaccination Phases
Where can I find the distribution plan? Kansas COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
When was the plan first released to the public? October 16, 2020
When was the plan most recently updated? November 4, 2020
Where can I find answers to frequently asked questions? FAQ
Where can I find data related to the coronavirus vaccine in my state? Data
Where is the state health department's homepage? Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Where can I find additional information about the state's vaccine distribution? The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan in Kansas - AARP

Timeline

  • Nov. 17, 2021: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced that all residents 18 and older were eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot if six months had passed since they received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two months had passed since they received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine.[2]
  • June 1, 2021: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced a vaccination incentive program called "The Race to End COVID-19." Individuals who received a COVID-19 test or vaccination from the University of Kansas Health System or the Kansas Department of Health and Environment were entered into a raffle to win tickets to the NASCAR Cup Series Race, gift cards for the NASCAR Racing Experience Ride Along, and the opportunity to drive two laps around the Kansas Speedway. The event was held on June 4 and 5.[3]
  • March 29, 2021: Kansas residents 16 and older became eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine.[4]
  • March 22, 2021: Kansas opened vaccinations to all individuals in phases 3 and 4 of the plan. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 64 with an increased risk of severe complications from underlying conditions became eligible for a vaccine.[5]
  • March 15, 2021: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced the state would open vaccinations to all individuals in phases 3 and 4 of the plan starting March 22. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 64 with an increased risk of severe complications from underlying conditions was scheduled to become eligible for vaccines.[6]
  • January 21, 2021: Kansas started Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan. Individuals over the age of 65, high-contact essential workers (including police officers, grocery store workers, and school staff), and congregate care workers and residents (including in prisons and homeless shelters) became eligible to receive the vaccine.[7]
  • January 7, 2021: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced a finalized vaccine distribution order for the state. Healthcare workers and long-term care residents and staff were being vaccinated in Phase 1. In Phase 2, the vaccine was scheduled to be available to individuals over the age of 65, high-contact essential workers (including police officers, grocery store workers, and school staff), and congregate care workers and residents (including in prisons and homeless shelters). Phase 3 was scheduled to include individuals with state-defined high-risk pre-existing conditions (including cancer, chronic kidney disease, and type 2 diabetes) and other essential workers who cannot work remotely. Phase 4 was scheduled to include individuals with state-defined lower-risk pre-existing conditions (including asthma, type 1 diabetes, and obesity). Phase 5 was scheduled to include the remaining population.[8]

Statewide travel restrictions

See also: Travel restrictions issued by states in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021


Does Kansas have restrictions on travel? No.

More information can be found at Travel Kansas.

Timeline

  • August 13, 2021: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its travel quarantine list to include people who've traveled to or from Louisiana on or after August 13.[9]
  • July 29, 2021: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its travel quarantine list to include people who've traveled to or from Botswana, Cuba, Gibraltar, Isle of Man or Martiniquen on or after July 29.[10]
  • June 17, 2021: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its travel quarantine list to include people who've traveled to or from Kuwait, Mongolia or Saint Martin on or after June 17.[11]
  • May 20, 2021: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its travel quarantine list to include people who've traveled to Maine or the Colorado counties of Alamosa, Baca, Costilla, Dolores, Mesa, Mineral, Otero, Prowers, Rio Grande, Saguache, Sedgwick or Yuma on or after May 20. The department also included travelers who to Costa Rica, French Guiana, Georgia, Lithuania or the Netherlands on or after May 20.[12]
  • May 10, 2021: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its travel quarantine list to include people who've traveled to certain Colorado counties on or after May 6. The counties include Adams, Arapahoe, Archuleta, Bent, Chaffee, Conejos, Crowley, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Jefferson, Lake, Larimer, Park, Phillips, Pueblo, Rio Blanco, San Juan, Teller and Weld. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment also included the city of Denver in its update.[13]
  • May 6, 2021: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its travel quarantine list to include people who've traveled to Colorado on or after May 6.[14]
  • April 22, 2021: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its travel quarantine list to include people who've traveled from Minnesota on or after April 22. People who traveled to that state, as well as the countries of Argentina, Aruba, Bahrain, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Sweden and Turkey, on or after April 22 must self-quarantine.[15]
  • April 8, 2021: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its travel quarantine list to include travelers from Connecticut and Pennsylvania. People who traveled to those states on or after April 8 must self-quarantine.[16]
  • March 26, 2021: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its travel quarantine list to include travelers from Delaware, Michigan, and Rhode Island. People who traveled to those states on or after March 26 must self-quarantine.[17]
  • March 12, 2021: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its travel quarantine list to include travelers from New York and New Jersey.[18]
  • August 11, 2020: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment removed Florida from its travel quarantine list and added a requirement that anyone who has traveled to or attended an out-of-state mass gathering event of 500 people or greater quarantine for 14 days upon entering or returning to Kansas. Anyone who traveled to or from Florida between June 29-August 11 must still complete a two week quarantine.[19]
  • July 28, 2020: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment removed Arizona from its quarantine list. People who had traveled to or from Florida were required to self-quarantine for 14 days.[20]
  • July 14, 2020: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment removed Alabama, Arkansas, and South Carolina from its quarantine list. The 14 day quarantine requirement applied to travelers from Arizona and Florida.[21]
  • June 17, 2020: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its list of states with widespread community transmission to include Alabama, Arizona, and Arkansas. Kansas residents who have traveled to those states will need to self-quarantine for 14 days.[22]
  • May 12, 2020: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment mandated that residents who had traveled to Maryland self-quarantine for 14 days.[23]
  • March 27, 2020: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment mandated residents who traveled to Colorado or Louisiana on or after March 27 to self-quarantine for two weeks.[24][25]
  • March 23, 2020: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment mandated residents who traveled to New Jersey or Illinois on or after March 23 to self-quarantine for two weeks.[26][27]
  • March 18, 2020: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment mandated residents who traveled to California, Florida, New York, and Washington on or after March 15 to self-quarantine for two weeks.[28][29]


School reopenings and closures

See also: School responses in Kansas to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Schools in Kansas were closed to in-person instruction on March 23, 2020, and remained closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. To notify us of when schools were allowed to reopen statewide, email us. The timeline below lists statewide responses we tracked.

  • June 29, 2021: At the end of the school year, Burbio reported most schools were in-person in Kansas .[30][31]
  • April 5, 2021: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) signed SB 63, requiring all public school districts to offer full-time, in-person instruction. The law applied to grades K-12.[32]
  • Sept. 10, 2020: At the beginning of the school year, Burbio reported a majority of schools were using virtual or hybrid learning in Kansas .[33][34]
  • August 11, 2020: The Kansas Department of Education released updated recommendations for returning to in-person education. The document broke the recommendations into color levels—green, yellow, orange, and red—based on criteria such as the number of students missing school, number of new cases, and local hospital capacity. There were separate recommendations for Pre-K through grade 5 and grades 6 through 12 at the yellow and orange levels.[35]
  • July 21, 2020: The Kansas State Board of Education voted 5-5 on Gov. Laura Kelly’s (D) executive order delaying the start of the public school year until Sept. 9. The order required board approval before taking effect, so the tie vote effectively canceled the governor’s executive order.[36]
  • July 20, 2020: Kelly signed an executive order delaying the start of the public school year until Sept. 9 and requiring students, faculty, and visitors to wear face coverings in school buildings. The order required approval from the Kansas Board of Education.[37]
  • July 14, 2020: The Kansas State Board of Education voted 9-0 to approve guidelines for reopening schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Board members said that the guidelines were not mandates but were meant to help districts craft their own individual plans.[38]
  • June 10, 2020: The Kansas State Board of Education announced that it was expecting to reopen schools in August and that it would deliver guidance to schools in early July.[39]


  • March 17, 2020: Kelly announced the closing of K-12 schools in the state from March 23 through May 31, effectively ending the school year.[40]

Statewide mask requirements

See also: State-level mask requirements in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020


Effective July 3, individuals older than five years of age were required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces and outdoors when social distancing could not be maintained.

On November 18, Gov. Laura Kelly (D) issued an updated public mask order giving localities a week to develop face-covering requirements. The update state order took effect on Nov. 25 in counties that did not set alternative regulations. Under a bill passed earlier in 2020, counties could fully opt out of Kelly’s order at the time she signed the executive order.

The July 3 order can be viewed below.


Noteworthy lawsuits

See also: Lawsuits about state actions and policies in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

Kelly v. Legislative Coordinating Council: On April 9, 2020, Gov. Laura Kelly (D) filed a lawsuit against the Legislative Coordinating Council, which is a seven-member group made up of the state's legislative leaders from both parties. On April 8, the council voted 5-2 along party lines to revoke Kelly's executive order limiting religious gatherings to 10 individuals. Senate President Susan Wagle (R), a member of the council, said that the order violated the principles of freedom of religion.[41] Kelly said that the council violated the state constitution and that only the full legislature has the authority to revoke executive orders.[42]

On April 10, the Kansas Supreme Court announced it would convene on April 11 through a video conference to hear arguments in the case. This was the first time in history the court convened on a Saturday.[43] The Kansas Supreme Court ruled in favor of Kelly. The court said that the Legislative Coordinating Council did not have the power to overrule the governor.[44]

Officials and candidates diagnosed with or quarantined due to coronavirus

See also: Government official, politician, and candidate deaths, diagnoses, and quarantines due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021

The table below lists officials or candidates who have been diagnosed with or quarantined due to coronavirus. The most recent announcements appear first.

Name Office Date Status
Sharice Davids U.S. House Kansas District 3 March 19, 2020 Davids announced a voluntary self-quarantine after being in contact with a congressman who tested positive for coronavirus.[45]
Becky Tuttle Wichita City Council District 2 March 18, 2020 Tuttle self-quarantined after attending a conference for city leaders in Washington D.C.[46]
Brandon Johnson (Kansas) Wichita City Council District 1 March 18, 2020 Johnson self-quarantined after two council members were informed that they might have been exposed to coronavirus after attending a conference.[47]
Brandon Whipple Mayor of Wichita March 18, 2020 Whipple announced that he would enter self-quarantine due to possible exposure to coronavirus after attending a conference.[48]
Dan Fowler Kansas City City Council District 2 March 18, 2020 Fowler self-quarantined after two council members were informed that they might have been exposed to coronavirus at a conference.[49]
Eric Bunch Kansas City City Council District 4 March 18, 2020 Bunch self-quarantined after two council members were informed that they might have been exposed to coronavirus after attending a conference.[50]
James Clendenin Wichita City Council District 3 March 18, 2020 Clendenin self-quarantined after attending a conference for city leaders in Washington D.C.[51]
Ryana Parks-Shaw Kansas City City Council District 5 March 18, 2020 Parks-Shaw self-quarantined after two council members were informed that they might have been exposed to coronavirus at a conference.[52]
Jacob LaTurner U.S. House Kansas District 2 January 7, 2021 LaTurner announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[53]
Quinton Lucas Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri December 31, 2021

March 17, 2020

Lucas announced on December 31, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was vaccinated at the time he contracted the virus.[54]

Lucas self-quarantined after two council members were informed that they might have been exposed to coronavirus after attending a conference.[55]

Quinton Lucas Mayor of Kansas City December 31, 2021

March 17, 2020

Lucas announced on December 31, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was vaccinated at the time he contracted the virus.[56]

Lucas self-quarantined after two council members were informed that they might have been exposed to coronavirus after attending a conference.[57]

Ron Ryckman Kansas House of Representatives District 78 August 2, 2020 Ryckman announced that he tested positive for coronavirus in July and was briefly hospitalized.[58]

Paths to recovery by state

To read about other states’ responses and recoveries, click one of the links below:

Other state government responses

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https://ballotpedia.org/Government_responses_to_and_political_effects_of_the_coronavirus_pandemic,_2020_(STATE)

General resources

The chart below shows coronavirus statistics from countries across the world. The information is provided by Real Clear Politics.

Click the links below to explore official resources related to the coronavirus outbreak.

See also

Footnotes

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  9. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "KDHE amends travel quarantine list," August 13, 2021
  10. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "KDHE amends travel quarantine list," July 29, 2021
  11. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "KDHE amends travel quarantine list," June 17, 2021
  12. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "KDHE amends travel quarantine list," May 20, 2021
  13. ↑ KNST, "Kansas reduces travel restrictions to certain Colorado counties," May 10, 2021
  14. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "KDHE amends travel quarantine list," May 6, 2021
  15. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "Travel-Related Quarantine Guidelines," accessed April 22, 2021
  16. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "Travel-Related Quarantine Guidelines," accessed April 9, 2021
  17. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "Travel-Related Quarantine Guidelines," accessed March 26, 2021
  18. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "Travel-Related Quarantine Guidelines," accessed March 26, 2021
  19. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "Travel-Related Quarantine Guidelines," July 28, 2020
  20. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "Travel-Related Quarantine Guidelines," July 28, 2020
  21. ↑ Kansas Department of Health and Environment, "KDHE amends travel quarantine list Arkansas, Alabama and South Carolina removed," July 14, 2020
  22. ↑ KWCH, "Travel-Related Quarantine Guidelines | COVID-19," accessed June 18, 2020
  23. ↑ KWCH, "Travel-Related Quarantine Guidelines | COVID-19," accessed June 18, 2020
  24. ↑ KWCH, "Louisiana, Colorado added to KDHE travel-related quarantine list," March 18, 2020
  25. ↑ KDHE, "KDHE adds states to travel quarantine list," March 27, 2020
  26. ↑ KWCH, "Louisiana, Colorado added to KDHE travel-related quarantine list," March 18, 2020
  27. ↑ KDHE, "KDHE adds states to travel quarantine list," March 27, 2020
  28. ↑ KWCH, "Louisiana, Colorado added to KDHE travel-related quarantine list," March 18, 2020
  29. ↑ KDHE, "KDHE adds states to travel quarantine list," March 27, 2020
  30. ↑ Burbio rated Kansas' in-person index at 97.7. To read more about Burbio's school opening tracker, click here. To read more about Burbio's methodology, click here.
  31. ↑ Burbio, "Burbio's K-12 School Opening Tracker," accessed Oct. 6, 2021
  32. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named KS45
  33. ↑ Burbio rated Kansas' in-person index between 20-40. To read more about Burbio's school opening tracker, click here. To read more about Burbio's methodology, click here.
  34. ↑ Burbio, "Burbio's K-12 School Opening Tracker," accessed Oct. 6, 2021
  35. ↑ KSNT, "Kansas education leaders update guidance on how to reopen schools," August 11, 2020
  36. ↑ WIBW, "KSBE rejects Gov. Kelly’s school reopening plan," July 22, 2020
  37. ↑ Governor of Kansas, "Governor Kelly Signs Executive Orders Delaying Schools, Implementing Mitigation Procedures," July 20, 2020
  38. ↑ KMBC, "Kansas State Board of Education passes school reopening guidelines," July 15, 2020
  39. ↑ KSN, "Kansas schools plan to reopen in August with changes, budget cut concerns," June 10, 2020
  40. ↑ KWCH, "All K-12 schools in KS closed for rest of year," March 17, 2020
  41. ↑ The Wichita Eagle, "War over Easter: Kansas lawmakers revoke Gov. Kelly’s order limiting church gatherings," April 8, 2020
  42. ↑ The Wichita Eagle, "Kansas Gov. Kelly sues lawmakers over vote striking down limits on church gatherings," April 9, 2020
  43. ↑ WIBW, "Kansas Supreme Court will hear coronavirus case Saturday," April 10, 2020
  44. ↑ ksn.com, "Kansas Supreme Court rules in favor of Gov. Laura Kelly lawsuit against LCC," April 11, 2020
  45. ↑ KSHB, "Rep. Sharice Davids to self-quarantine after Congress member tests positive, March 19, 2020
  46. ↑ KAKE, "Wichita mayor, council members self-quarantine due to possible COVID-19 exposure," March 18, 2020
  47. ↑ KAKE, "Wichita mayor, council members self-quarantine due to possible COVID-19 exposure," March 18, 2020
  48. ↑ KAKE, "Wichita mayor, council members self-quarantine due to possible COVID-19 exposure," March 18, 2020
  49. ↑ Kansas City Star, Half of KC Council self-quarantines after possible COVID-19 contact: Mayor’s office," March 17, 2020
  50. ↑ Kansas City Star, Half of KC Council self-quarantines after possible COVID-19 contact: Mayor’s office," March 17, 2020
  51. ↑ KAKE, "Wichita mayor, council members self-quarantine due to possible COVID-19 exposure," March 18, 2020
  52. ↑ Kansas City Star, Half of KC Council self-quarantines after possible COVID-19 contact: Mayor’s office," March 17, 2020
  53. ↑ The Kansas City Star, "Kansas congressman tests positive for COVID-19 after House vote on Biden’s electors," January 7, 2020
  54. ↑ The Kansas City Star, "Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announces he tests positive for COVID-19," December 31, 2021
  55. ↑ Kansas City Star, Half of KC Council self-quarantines after possible COVID-19 contact: Mayor’s office," March 17, 2020
  56. ↑ The Kansas City Star, "Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announces he tests positive for COVID-19," December 31, 2021
  57. ↑ Kansas City Star, Half of KC Council self-quarantines after possible COVID-19 contact: Mayor’s office," March 17, 2020
  58. ↑ The Wichita Eagle, "Kansas House speaker was hospitalized for COVID-19. Governor criticizes what he did next," August 6, 2020
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