By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostDoniphan County will lift all COVID-19 restrictions at the end
of the day.The Doniphan County Board of Health and Local Health Officer
issued an executive order lifting all COVID-19 related restrictions in Doniphan
County, Kansas effective at midnight Monday.Doniphan County officials still encourage individuals to use
good judgment in wake of the lifting of restrictions. Officials say hard work
the past few months created a good foundation for the local health care system
to prepare for COVID-19 testing and caseloads. Officials urge community members to not lower their guard in
practicing COVID-19 infection control measures. Doniphan County advises individuals to
take the following steps to minimize their risk:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Distance yourself at
least 6 feet from others. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Wear a cloth face mask
in public.&nbsp; The cloth mask is meant to
protect other people in case you are infected. Masks should not be placed on
children under two, anyone who has trouble breathing, or otherwise unable to
remove the mask without assistance. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Wash hands frequently
with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.&nbsp;
If soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60%
alcohol.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Cover your sneezes and
coughs with your elbow or tissue.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Avoid touching your
nose, mouth, and eyes.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Disinfect high touch
surfaces, phones, keyboards, doorknobs, handles, light switches, etc. with an
EPA-registered disinfectant.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you are a high-risk
individual, stay home as much as possible.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Monitor your health and
be alert for symptoms.&nbsp; Do not go to work
or out in public if you are sick.&nbsp; The Doniphan County Board of Health and Local Health
Officer retain the authority to issue new orders if the need arises.Doniphan County has reported 20 cases of the coronavirus.Click here for business reopening guidance.

Doniphan County to lift all COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday