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March 17, 2020Topeka, Kan. |  By: AP

Kansas bans gatherings of 50; Kansas City area goes further

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas has banned public gatherings of 50 or more people for the next two months.

But officials in the Kansas City area on Monday imposed a stricter rule and ordered some businesses to close over the next two weeks in hopes of limiting the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly blocked utilities in her state from cutting off services until mid-April and warned that the coronavirus pandemic may force additional restrictions.

But officials in the Kansas City area ordered the closing of restaurants, bars, taverns, clubs and movie theaters Tuesday with the exception of drive-through, pickup and delivery services.