May 27, 2020

Barton County says 'no local restrictions on gatherings & businesses'

Posted May 27, 2020 4:35 PM

From Barton County...

The Barton County Commissioners met as the Board of Health on Wednesday, May 27 at 9 a.m. with Karen Winkelman, Interim Local Health Officer, and via Teams with Dr. Stanley Hatesohl, Medical Consultant.

The Board of Health took no action in response to Governor Kelly’s veto of House Bill No. 2054. Therefore, there are no local restrictions on gatherings and businesses by the Barton County Board of Health.

Governor Kelly’s Ad Astra Reopening Plan now serves as guidance.

We strongly encourage the public to take this pandemic seriously by practicing social distancing, limit large gatherings, hand washing for at least 20 seconds, wearing masks, frequent sanitizing of high touch areas and staying home if at all possible.

We also encourage local business to continue to take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID.