[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: Media Release: Emergency Order of Local Health Officer – Updates and Changes to Restrictions

Mon Mar 8 16:20:53 CST 2021

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 7:59 AM
Subject: Media Release: Emergency Order of Local Health Officer – Updates
and Changes to Restrictions
To:

*Topeka, Kan.* – An Emergency Order of Local Health Officer has been issued
for Topeka and Shawnee County, which will be effective beginning *Saturday,
March 6 at 12:01 a.m*. This public health order is being issued in
continuance of mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on the Shawnee County
community. This order will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. April 9, 2021
unless renewed, rescinded or superseded by a subsequent order.

Dr. Erin Locke, Shawnee County Health Officer, has adopted the following
changes to the local requirements which can be found on our Shawnee County
Health Department website at www.shawneehealth.org
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.shawneehealth.org&c=E,1,yzq-UwrHnJ3vcARf9a1hRwd_9w2i_IiTn6_aYceJ_VTQJSXzz-xKk_vZAOTUsQRci5CO3lmc5q4oHCJSPyrr4sb8HPPyPJD8-fH0bMEVmqhNCEDmeTL_Q2XNK3kb&typo=1>
:

·         *Mass Gathering Limits*:

o   Mass gathering for small groups *increased to 25 individuals*

o   Mass gathering limits for indoor events have been * increased to 500
participants or 75% of total capacity *(whichever is smaller) after social
distancing and mass gathering rules are applied (i.e. groups of 25
separated by 6 feet)

o   Mass gathering limits for outdoor events have been *increased to
1000. *Social
distancing and mass gathering rules are applied (i.e. groups of 25
separated by 6 feet)

o   Organizations that are planning events that are expected to *exceed the
above gathering limits must submit a written plan for review* by the
COVID-19 Incident Response Team and the Shawnee County Health Officer.
Plans are to be sent to covid19info at snco.us

·         *Restaurants, Bars and Nightclubs:*

o   *No restrictions on operating hours*

·         *Personal Services*

o   Operations should follow KDHE guidance:
https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1048/COVID-19-Guidance-for-Cosmetology-PDF---8-7-20?bidId
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.coronavirus.kdheks.gov%2fDocumentCenter%2fView%2f1048%2fCOVID-19-Guidance-for-Cosmetology-PDF---8-7-20%3fbidId&c=E,1,R2AHAVOEdhzmISn4F8DWgDyi5PfY3hg-5fx8YIABSdWYmYmNX5NWPjflR_hJnt3DtOKIvDdVaUgM602SwuGgqDwsDCvFSETTv9-mn1P0Gg3vYA3IrB5wwI5-Vjk,&typo=1>=

Questions regarding the Emergency Order can be sent to covid19info at snco.us
or call *785.251.4848.*

Attachment:

Emergency Order of Local Health Officer (3/05/2021)

*Shawnee County Health Department is committed to working in partnership
with our community to promote and protect the optimal health of all people
by bridging gaps to eliminate health inequities, respecting the diversity
of our community, through adaptive and innovative processes.*

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[image: Logo_Color_Transparent(3x2.5)]*Craig Barnes*
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

Division Manager

Community Health Outreach and
Planning

Shawnee County Health Department

2600 SW East Circle Drive
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

Topeka, KS 66606
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

http://www.shawneehealth.org/
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.shawneehealth.org%2f&c=E,1,xljwm11p2e_wvgAk-i1OUhaSm-XZT4MxFfU2A1DKPUWptishk_etvPNXkCDaIVWaBwr1j0fZiTegNayiwIzGAgxOc7gSTo-KPSuP4KrmkXsx3kVRbCjE&typo=1>

785.251.5612 office

785.806.6310 cell

785.251.5696 fax

Rachelle Vega-Retana, Grants Administrator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org

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