MADISON, Wis. – Dane County leaders have issued another public health order restricting indoor and outdoor gatherings.
Emergency Health Order # 12 goes into effect Wednesday and basically reflects the current one. It expires on February 10th.
The order allows for indoor gatherings of up to 10 people and limits outdoor gatherings to 50 people. Previously, public health limited Madison & Dane County indoor gatherings to 10 people and outdoor gatherings to 25 people. That order remains in effect until Tuesday.
Schools are allowed to continue personal learning for all grade levels under the order. Colleges, universities and higher education centers can also remain open as long as each location sets a policy for safe operations.
Dane County restaurants offer indoor seating with a capacity of 25%. Restrictions remain valid for pubs and taverns.
Stores should also keep the capacity limits at 50%. Some stores, if large enough, will also need special hours for vulnerable individuals. Sampling of goods is not allowed.
Gymnasiums can continue indoor classes, as long as the physical distance can be maintained at all times. Indoor exercise classes are limited to 10 people.
Salons and spaces must limit the number of customers to 50% of the approved capacity levels. The same goes for places like bowling alleys and museums. Businesses must also keep six feet between workspaces.
The new order still requires people to wear face masks in public spaces.
Violation of the emergency order could result in a $ 1,000 fine, according to the City of Madison.
The public health orders will continue in 28-day increments, that is, two incubation periods of COVID-19 disease, and are being developed following the latest local data.
You can read the new emergency order in detail here.
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