Read the complete text of Local Health Order No. 19 at https://www.rileycountyks.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=2804
DEFINITIONS
A “public space” means any indoor or outdoor space or area that is open to the public; this does not include private residential property or private offices or workspaces that are not open to customers or public visitors. Masks are not required in outdoor public spaces if a distance of 6 ft can be maintained.
A “mask or other face covering” means a covering of the nose and mouth that is secured to the head with ties, straps, or loops over the ears, or is simply wrapped around the lower face.
For purposes of this Order No. 19, "social distancing" is defined as follows: maintaining at least 6-foot social distancing from every other person present at a location, not including individuals who reside together.
MASKS
Masks or face coverings must be worn in any public space in Riley County.
MASS GATHERINGS
Mass gatherings of greater than 50 individuals are prohibited. All individuals present at a mass gathering in Riley County must comply with the county’s mask ordinance. All individuals present at a mass gathering within the city limits of Manhattan must comply with Manhattan’s mask ordinance and remain subject to its penalties for non-compliance, whether such mass gathering is authorized or not.
Events of greater than 50 individuals are only allowed if approved at least 14 days prior to the event. Please follow this link for the request form. http://rileycountyks.gov/1857/Novel-Coronavirus-2019-nCoV
BUSINESS RESTRICTIONS
Businesses and other locations that are open shall comply with the following additional restrictions. For purposes of this Order No. 19, all businesses and locations are required to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), May 2020” (https://www.rileycountyks.gov/1870/Business-Guidelines) and industry-specific guidance from trade groups. Nothing in this order shall be interpreted to require that any business or location open if they choose not to.
It is strongly recommended that all employers screen each employee prior to each shift. It is strongly recommended any such screening include asking about symptoms, travel, and checking temperatures. Please use Appendix A for such screening.
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
- All bars shall close and further service end, and all dine-in service _at restaurants shall end at midnight and customers shall clear the premises in such bars and restaurants by 12:30 A.M.
- Drive-through, delivery, and curbside service at restaurants may continue past midnight.
- All restaurants and bars are limited to seated areas only. This includes patios.
- Consumption of food and/or beverages while standing at a counter/bar or in standing-only areas is prohibited.
- Consumption of food and/or beverages shall only take place at a counter or table via seated service.
- Dance floors (including but not limited to temporary spaces obtained by removing tables or other objects for the purpose to allow people to dance) shall be closed.
- Seated parties must be placed at least 6 feet apart from all other seated parties. When that is not feasible, a barrier such as plexiglass or other partition shall separate those parties seated closer than 6 feet from one another, whether they are seated at booths or tables.