When the stay at home order went into effect on Monday, many people had a lot of questions concerning the order. One issue that concerned people was the rumor that if you had a job deemed essential, would you have to carry proof of that with you and would law enforcement stop you to check? Many rumors are still swirling as we go through this troubling time. Anderson county emergency management director J.D. Mersman puts your mind at ease
The stay at home order issued by Governor Kelly on Monday is meant to slow activity of Kansans. According to the data collections service, una cast, Anderson county currently has a “c” grade when it comes to staying at home and social distancing. Governor Kelly and KDHE director doctor Lee Norman says there are 14 counties that have received an “f” grade. Franklin county has a d minus, Allan county a “d”, Coffey county an “f”, and Linn county a “d” she reports about a 40 percent reduction in activity in the state but says more in is needed to help flatten the curve of COVID.