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Restrictions ease for Jackson, Johnson, Wyandotte counties

One week following a lift on dining restrictions for Kansas City restaurants and businesses, some of the region’s most populous counties are following suit including Jackson, Johnson and Wyandotte counties. Capacity will be limited, but closing times can return to pre-COVID hours.

Wyandotte, Johnson, and Jackson counties are removing closing time restrictions for bars, restaurants, and taverns.

Both the Unified Government Public Health Department and the Jackson County Health Department issued new health orders reflecting this change. Johnson County amended an existing health order.

In Wyandotte County, the new order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26. The closing time restriction has been lifted.

Kansas City cutting back on COVID-19 health restrictions for restaurants, bars, events 

Restaurants, bars, and taverns may remain open until their pre-pandemic closing time. Other bar/restaurant protocols remain in place, such as having no more than 50% capacity of customers, limiting parties to eight people, maintaining at least six feet between parties, and wearing masks except when actively eating or drinking.