Unvaccinated Kansans must be quarantined after Garth Brooks concert

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Kansans who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and who will visit Garth Brooks on Saturday night will need to be quarantined.

According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s travel and exposure isolation and quarantine, any unvaccinated Kansans who attended out-of-state mass gatherings of 500 or more people where social distancing cannot be maintained is required to follow the 10 day quarantine following a positive test.

The ministry said the concerts easily fit those criteria.

The KDHE said Kansans who are fully vaccinated are not required to self-quarantine unless they have tested positive for the virus. In this case, he said vaccinated residents are only required to quarantine themselves for 7 days.

Those attending the concert will already be required to wear masks as per Arrowhead Stadium guidelines in areas such as the CommunityAmerica Club Level, Ford Founder’s Club, Foolish Lounge, Broadcast Lounge, Signature Suite Lounge, Locker Room Club and Chiefs Pro Shop.

Earlier in the week, Garth Brooks announced he would reassess his stadium tour due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Brooks has said he will go ahead with the Kansas City and Lincoln, Neb. Shows, however, he will take a hiatus after the Lincoln show to reassess cases of COVID in upcoming cities.

The Kansas City Health Department will be hosting a vaccination clinic before the concert. While asking fans to mask off for the concert, Brooks said he was encouraging those who had not yet been fully vaccinated to do so as soon as possible. He said if fans were afraid to attend the concert, they should stay home and stay safe.

Masks will be available for spectators who do not have them.

To read the KDHE guidelines on travel and exposure related isolation and quarantine, click HERE.

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