Kansas churches, funerals limited to 10 or less people

The state of Kansas will continue to limiting church gatherings and funerals to 10 people or less.

Governor Laura Kelly amending the statewide stay-at-home order due to the fact that 25% of the state’s cluster cases of COVID-19 have come from church gatherings.

“We hoped there wasn’t a need to do this and that there would be self-regulation. And by and large, there was. Most of the churches across the state of Kansas had already limited to these stay at home guidelines. But there were a few that did not,” said Kelly.

Kelly added that with Wednesday being the beginning of Holy Week, she consulted with pastors and clergy before making the decision.

“I want to be very clear, that my action today does not ban funerals from taking place or religious gatherings. I’m wholly committed to protecting Kansas’ religious liberty as Governor,” said Kelly.

She’s encouraging churches to hold online or even drive-up services.