In response to the continued spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Laura Kelly yesterday released new guidance directing state agencies under the jurisdiction of the Executive Branch to resume remote work operations where possible. The remote work model will remain in place through October 4th. At that time, a re-assessment of current COVID-19 infection rates will determine when state employees can return to fully on-site work. In June, after a significant reduction in daily COVID-19 infections, state employees began returning to state office buildings.