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Even after weeks of continued downward trends in key COVID-19 statistics — including positivity rate, new cases, hospitalizations and deaths — Johnson County residents still shouldn’t expect local pandemic restrictions to loosen anytime soon.

Dr. Joseph LeMaster, local health officer for Johnson County, said the county will not make changes or revoke limits on gathering size, mask requirements, restaurant rules or any other COVID-19 guidelines until the current countywide health order expires March 31.

Last week, Kansas City, Mo., announced it would be loosening some of its restrictions

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