WICHITA —Sedgwick County officials announced recommendations related to public gatherings in light of the COVID-19 pandemic during a news conference Friday morning in Wichita.
"Until further notice, there is a ban on public gatherings of more than 250 attendees in Sedgwick County," said Local Health Officer Garold Minns, M.D.
"Under state statute, the local health officer has the authority to cancel public events when there is a broad public health concern."
Watch the news conference here.
"As we continue to learn more about Coronavirus, we will revisit these recommendations and adjust as necessary."
For more information on the virus go to the KDHE web site.