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Atchison Co confirms new case as reopen plan is approved

By Brian Hagen

06/09/2020

(KAIR)--Atchison County has confirmed it’s 25th positive case of COVID-19.

That word came Tuesday afternoon in a release issued by Atchison County Emergency Management Director Wes Lanter.
Lanter, in the release, identified the person as a woman in her fifties who is isolating at home.

20 of Atchison County’s cases have recovered, and the county currently reports no virus-related hospitalizations.

Announcement of the latest case came hours after the Atchison County Commission approved the latest phase of the local reopening plan.

All businesses, except for high head-count events, are allowed to resume normal operations in Atchison County as of midnight Wednesday, June 10.

Atchison County Health Officer Lori Forge told the Commission, prior to passage, restaurants, and related businesses, are still being told to maintain social distancing.

Lanter explained that for the time being, seasonally themed outdoor events, such as fairs and carnivals, remain off-limits.

The 3rd reopening phase will remain in effect through early next week.

The City of Atchison released the following statement Wednesday morning:

With Atchison County moving to Phase Three of the COVID-19 reopening plan, some city key facilities are open once again. City Hall and the city shop reopened to resident and visitor traffic on Wednesday, after initially closing on March 18, along with many other public facilities to minimize the spread of the virus. City playgrounds were opened on May 29, with splash pads following on June 5. City Hall and the shop were opened by appointment only on May 22. With the re-opening of City Hall, staff asks that visitors please wear masks and maintain social distancing standards within the building. A temperature screen using a touchless thermometer will be required upon entry, along with a log of name, phone number and address. The city will also have hand sanitizer available for use while in City Hall.

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