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School Guidance
Visit this page to find the latest guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in schools. Includes links to school data and additional tools for parents and educators.
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Face Masks and Coverings
Everything you need to know about the county's mask requirements, plus information about how masks work and how to wear them.
Throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, it is incredibly important that every individual and business remember these four Recovery Essentials that will help prevent the spread of disease and protect our community:
- High-risk persons should continue to stay home except for essential activities. Anyone who is sick should also stay at home.
- Wear a face mask/covering when interacting with others outside your home.
- Always maintain physical distancing (six feet) from anyone you do not live with.
- Maintain the highest levels of cleaning and hygiene.
Emergency Orders
UPDATE Clay County Public Health Emergency Order (2/21/2021)For further information regarding Clay County mask requirements and FAQs, please visit our Face Masks and Coverings page.
- When will the new emergency order take effect and how long will it be in place?
- When must I wear a mask? Who is exempt from wearing a mask?
- Must I wear a mask while working out indoors at a gym?
- Must I wear a mask while exercising outside?
- How can I report non-compliance with mask requirements, gathering limits, or other elements of this Emergency Order?
- Why is the county requiring masks or facial coverings to be worn?
- I have a disability that prevents me from wearing a mask, what are my options?
- What are the guidelines restaurants, taverns, and bars must follow to ensure safety?
- Must patrons be seated while ordering food from takeout establishments?
- What are general guidelines businesses can follow to keep employees and customers safe?
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CDC Updated Guidance - March 8, 2021
Clay County Recovery Plan
The Clay County COVID-19 Recovery Plan was created to help guide businesses, organizations and individuals through this time.
- Clay County COVID-19 Recovery Plan (7.14.20)
- Currently: Phase 2, Step 4
You can also get a better look at the Risk Assessment Tool included in the recovery plan that identifies ways for various sectors to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
Additional Guidance
Looking for even more guidance for your business, organization, outing or gathering? Check out the CDC's website and the links below:
- Business Guidance if a Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19 (Clay County PHC)
- Prepare Metro KC Re-Entry Resources
- Comeback KC's Risk Assessment Tool
- Cleaning & Disinfecting Your Facility (CDC)
- Workplaces and Businesses (CDC)
- Daily Activities & Going Out (CDC)
- Healthy Business Operations and Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace (CDC)
Communication Toolkit
We encourage businesses and other organizations to use/print the following posters and other graphics to spread awareness about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
*These signs are printed and available for pick-up from Clay County Public Health Center, your local city hall (Liberty, Gladstone, NKC, Excelsior Springs) or chamber of commerce (Smithville, Kearney).
- Face Masks Required
- Six Feet Apart - 8.5x11*
- Six Feet Apart - 11x17
- Six Feet Apart - 8.5x11 - Spanish
- Business Entrance Sign 11x17*
- Business Entrance Sign - Spanish
- Back to School Posters
- Back to School Posters - Spanish
- Non-English Resources
- Wash Your Hands - 8.5x11
- Stay Healthy, Wash Your Hands - 11x17
- Back to Basics Social Media Graphic
- Back to Basics Graphic - Spanish
- Missouri Resource Toolkit
- CDC Posters & Other Print Resources
- CDC Resources For Migrants, Refugees, and Other Limited-English-Proficient Populations
Make a Complaint
To report a Clay County business that you believe is not following the guidelines and prioritizing the safety of its staff and customers, please submit a complaint here.
PLEASE NOTE: if the business' address is Kansas City, you must contact the Kansas City Health Department.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
If you are a business looking for supplies to protect your employees, check out these resources.
- KC PPE
- Missouri PPE Marketplace
- State of Missouri SNS Order Form (health care facilities)
- State of Missouri PPE Information
- Missouri companies that will perform qualitative and/or quantitative fit testing of N95 respirators.
- Cloth face masks can be used as back up, especially in non-medical settings.
- If interested in purchasing a large amount of PPE, please contact covid19@clayhealth.com for additional resources.