
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.