The Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health said it will recommend the Douglas County Commission lift all COVID-19 related restrictions, including the county’s mask mandate. Douglas County Commissioners will consider the recommendation as part of their 5:30 p.m. meeting Wednesday. Even with the recommendation, the LDCPH said it still recommends residents take steps to limit the spread of COVID-19. Sign up for our Newsletters The CDC last week.
The University of Kansas lifted the outdoor mask mandate on campus after the Center for Disease Control issued new guidance Thursday stating that fully-vaccinated people donât need to wear masks or social distance, according to an email from Vice Provost Mike Rounds Friday afternoon.
The Douglas County mask rules, which require individuals to wear a mask indoors or outdoors when social distancing cannot be obtained, will remain in effect until county leaders discuss further steps at the May 19 county commission meeting, according to a release from Lawrence Douglas County Public Health.
âWe are in the process of reviewing updated CDC and KDHE guidance,â said Dr. Thomas Marcellino, Douglas County Local Health Officer. âWe are working diligently with county leaders and will address this during the May 19 Douglas County Commission meeting.â