U.S. News Kansas governor orders residents to stay home to curb virus Published 5 years ago on March 17, 2020 By Matt Collins Editor Share Tweet TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued a statewide order Saturday requiring people to stay in their homes to slow the spread of the coronavirus, waiting until nearly three-quarters of the state’s residents were already facing such directives. Related Topics: Up Next Kansas coronavirus update: Gov. Laura Kelly anticipated crisis; legislators to review stay-at-home order Don't Miss Governor Laura Kelly Lifts Certain Motor Carrier Regulations to Allow Emergency Delivery of Propane During Extreme Weather Advertisement Trending