The Superior Express -

Jewell County Commissioners decided Monday that Jewell County will follow Governor Kelly’s Executive Order which will remain in force until rescinded or until the statewide State of Disaster Emergency extended by House Bill 2016 enacted during the June 2020 special session relating to COVID-19 -and later extended by the State Finance Council--whichever is earlier. This order may be extended or modified as circumstances dictate.

Excerpt from Executive Order 20-68 Section 3

Effective at 12:01 on Wednesday, Nov. 25, all businesses, or organizations in Kansas must require all employees, customers, visitors, members, or members of the public to wear a face covering when:

a. Employees are working in any space visited by customers or members of the public, regardless of whether anyone from the public is present at the time;

b. Employees are working in any space where food is prepared or packaged for sale or distribution to others;

c. Customers, members, visitors, or members of the public are in a facility managed by the business or organization; or

d. Employees are in any room or enclosed area where other people (except individuals who reside together) are present and unable to maintain a 6-foot distance except for infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity.

Therefore, Face Coverings are required to enter all Jewell County buildings and offices as per Governor’s Executive Order 20-68.

All Jewell County residents, businesses and organizations must abide by the Governor’s Executive Order 20-68 as well.

Refer to Jewell County’s website at jewellcountykansas.net to read Executive Order 20-68 in its entirety.