Update: 1:31 p.m.
Follow a live news conference with Governor Evers about the state’s response to coronavirus.
Original story
The Governor of Wisconsin is taking steps in an effort to socially separate people to keep them from contracting coronavirus.
He shared these moves Monday afternoon, following what numerous states have done as well in attempting to stem the outbreak of the deadly virus.
Folks, it’s on all of us to practice social distancing and take every step possible to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. That is why I have directed @DHSWI Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to order a ban on mass gatherings of 50 or more people. 1/3
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 16, 2020
Critical infrastructure and services such as grocery stores, food pantries, childcare centers, pharmacies, and hospitals will be exempt from this order. 2/3
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 16, 2020
This isn’t a decision I made lightly and we understand this will have an impact on Wisconsin workers, families, businesses and communities, but keeping folks safe and healthy has to be our highest priority.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 16, 2020
More details on this order to come at our 1:30 pm press briefing. 3/3
