Nov 07, 2020

Wichita Mayor, City Council in quarantine due to virus

Posted Nov 07, 2020 8:00 PM
Wichita City Council during their meeting Nov. 3
Wichita City Council during their meeting Nov. 3

WICHITA —Starting Saturday, Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple, members of the City Council and some City staff including City Manager Layton are in quarantine for 2 weeks after Council Member Brandon Johnson tested positive for COVID-19, according to a social media report from the city of  Wichita.

The Mayor, Council and affected staff will not be able to return to City Hall until approximately November 18 (plus or minus a day or two depending upon the possible contact date for each of those affected).

The City continues to strongly urge all Wichita residents and City employees to practice safe social distancing whenever possible, to wear face masks when distancing isn't possible, limit public exposure and to wash hands frequently.