Curfew lifted for Sedgwick County bars in new health order

Curfew Lifted

Sedgwick County Health Officer Dr. Garold Minns issued a new health order on Friday, that eases restrictions on bars and restaurants.

The midnight curfew is being lifted.  It was intended to control the spread of the coronavirus.  But with a drop in coronovirus cases in the County, Dr. Minns has relaxed the order.

The new health order also allows businesses with room for 400 to 1,000 people to have 25% of fire code occupancy without needing approval.

Places that have room for more than 1,000 people must still submit a plan to the county.

Mask wearing and social distancing is still in effect.

The new order will be effective from 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 27 through 11:59 p.m. on March 20.