All Press Releases from the Governor's Office
On March 31, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the Health Emergency Orders. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued this statement urging Wisconsinites to continue to mask and observe other safety protocols.
Emergency Order #1 has been renewed through April 5.
On February 3, the Governor's Office signed Executive Order #105 and renewed Emergency Order #1 establishing a new statewide public health emergency and face coverings requirement through March 20.
On January 19, the Governor's Office signed Executive Order #104 and renewed Emergency Order #1 establishing a new statewide public health emergency and face coverings requirement.
On November 20, the Governor's Office renewed Emergency Order #1 and released Executive Order #95, declaring a heath emergency. Both Orders are in effect through January 19th.
On November 12, the Governor's Office released Executive Order #94, which advises Wisconsinites to stay home and observe masking, social distancing, and hygiene recommendations to save lives.
On October 6, the Governor's Office released Emergency Order #3, which limits public gatherings to no more than 25% of occupancy limits or 10 people for spaces without occupancy limits, with some exemptions. This order is in effect through November 6th.
On October 5, the North Central Wisconsin Hospital Emergency Readiness Coalition (NCWI HERC), which includes the Marshfield, Ascension, and Aspirus systems, issued a Joint Statement on Increased COVID-19 Hospitalizations urging area residents and visitors to observe masking, social distancing, and hygiene protocols.
On September 22, the Governor's Office released 2 Orders:
- Executive Order #90 declares a renewed statewide public health emergency for 60 days or until revoked in response to rising case numbers.
- Emergency Order #1 outlines the extension of statewide face-covering requirements through November 21st. A FAQ on the requirements can be found here.
On July 30, the Governor's Office released 2 Orders:
- Executive Order #82 declares a statewide public health emergency for 60 days or until revoked.
- Emergency Order #1 outlines statewide face-covering requirements beginning on August 1 and extending through September 28th. A FAQ on the requirements can be found here.
On May 13, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling that ended Safer at Home.
On April 16, Emergency Order #28, a revised "Safer at Home" order, was issued. This order extends the Safer at Home period through 8am on May 26, closes Wisconsin K-12 schools for in-person instruction and extracurriculars for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, and loosens some existing restrictions. View a "Safer at Home" FAQ here.
On March 25, at 8am, Emergency Order #12 goes into effect. This is the "Safer at Home" order that runs through 8am on April 24.
On March 20, 2020, the Vilas County Board of Supervisors issued a press release asking seasonal residents from other areas to refrain from coming to the area and to self-quarantine if they have already come to Vilas County. The Board indicated that they will soon issue a county-wide Emergency Declaration.
As of March 17, 2020, Governor Evers has directed the WDHS to issue an emergency order prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more effective at 5pm on March 17. This order was subsequently updated and clarified on March 20.
On March 13, 2020, Governor Tony Evers directed the Department of Health Services to issue an order mandating the closure of all Wisconsin K-12 schools. Schools will close on Wednesday, March 18th and reopen on April 4th. However, that date is subject to change as the situation evolves.
On March 12, 2020, Governor Tony Evers declared a state-wide Health Emergency in Response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Andrea Palm of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued a state-wide moratorium on gatherings of 50 or more, effective March 17, to slow the spread of illness.
On February 5, 2020, Wisconsin confirmed its first case of COVID-19. Current numbers of Wisconsin cases can be found at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/outbreaks/index.htm.
Beginning April 5, everyone age 16 and up will be eligible for vaccination. Wisconsin currently leads the nation in being one of the most efficient vaccinators for getting available shots in arms. With increased vaccine supply and an accelerated vaccination pace in recent weeks, the state is able to push the eligibility date four weeks earlier than expected.
