The Shawnee County Health Department said it is investigating several cases of coronavirus linked to group events that happened in May at Lake Perry. Officials say at least 10 people who went to gatherings at the lake have confirmed cases of the virus. More than 20 people have been quarantined because they were exposed to the virus through people at the events.
According to the health department contact tracing was able to find a link between some of the people infected at the lake and a Topeka Police Department recruit officer who tested positive. That recruit officer was not present at the lake gatherings. The gatherings did violate the stay-at-home order in place at the time.
The Shawnee County Health Department is encouraging anyone who has symptoms after going to public areas at Lake Perry, including restrooms, between May 2nd and May 10 to get in touch with their healthcare provider.