Order #1
COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee
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contact the City of Milwaukee’s Health Department).
In December, 2019, a novel strain of the coronavirus was detected, now named COVID-19, and it has spread
throughout the world. COVID-19 was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on January 30,
2020 and was ultimately declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
In Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers declared a public health emergency on March 12, 2020 and directed all agencies
to support efforts to respond to and contain COVID-19 in Wisconsin. At a national level, President Donald Trump
proclaimed a National Emergency concerning COVID-19 on March 13, 2020.
While we work to slow COVID-19 in the City of Milwaukee, we are guided by the federal Guidelines for Opening Up
America Again plan and the Wisconsin Badger Bounce Back Plan that both provide guidance and metrics that are
designed to slowly and cautiously reopen businesses and activities in our communities. The COVID-19 Public Health
Plan for the City of Milwaukee is based on the foundations of federal, state of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County
guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 and bring back our economy. The foundation for most public health and
executive guidance has been based on "flattening the curve" to ensure healthcare capacity is not severely strained.
The prior Wisconsin Safer at Home Order worked to flatten the curve of infections of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, and
Wisconsin saw meaningful gains from this proactive step. Milwaukee County data demonstrated that there was an
initial peak of COVID-19 cases in early April 2020, but COVID-19 cases have been trending upward in recent weeks
and have surpassed the previous peak. Based upon data related to the spread of COVID-19 in Milwaukee County,
individuals living and working in Milwaukee County constitute a high-risk population. With increasing testing
capacity, we anticipate increased detection of new COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks that will correspond with
identifying significant community transmission. This is a crucial time for Milwaukee County to maintain the
momentum in containing COVID-19 in our community and halt further dissemination of the disease.
We know that the fight to contain COVID-19 is dynamic and ultimately is dependent long-term on the widespread
availability of a vaccine and/or treatment. When deciding what action is necessary given current law, local health
officers within Milwaukee County meticulously considered various criteria including: the rate of spread of COVID-19
in Wisconsin; the health care capacity to meet the needs of the state; the testing, contact tracing, and isolation capacity
in the state; the availability of personal protective equipment (“PPE”) for healthcare workers, first responders, and
other public servants that are required to perform face-to-face services; and the economic needs of Wisconsin and
Wisconsinites.
A measured, phased in-approach that utilizes data-driven gating criteria and aligns with federal and state metrics is
needed for Milwaukee County. This plan outlines the measures needed now in Milwaukee County based on the above
factors. Recognizing that Milwaukee County has made great progress in flattening the curve, we focus on the
importance of continuation and resumption of businesses and activities for sectors of our economy that are able to
operate with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements and Safe Business Practices in place. Moving
into Phase A and beyond, the types of businesses and activities that are allowed to resume is expected to expand.

 COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee. The future phases of the COVID-19 Public Health Plan for
the City of Milwaukee will be outlined in documents to be released following the issuance of this Order. Decisions
based on the specifics of the progression through the various phases and the specifics of upcoming orders will
necessarily remain fluid and will be based on the above factors as well as emerging data and research.
Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 252.03(1) and (2), the undersigned local health officers from the undersigned municipal health
departments in Milwaukee County order the following within their respective jurisdictions:
1. Definitions. The following definitions apply to this order.
a. Child Care Setting. "Child Care Setting" means all licensed and certified child care providers caring
for any age or ages of children up to 18 years of age.
Essential Government Functions. “Essential Government Functions” include all services provided
by the State, Tribal, or local governments needed to ensure the continuing operation of the government
body and provide and support the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Each government body
shall determine its Essential Government Functions, if any, and identify employees and contractors
necessary to the performance of those functions.
b. Physical Distancing. For purposes of this order and to the extent possible under applicable laws
including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), “Physical Distancing” means
maintaining physical distancing of six (6) feet between people not residing in a single living unit or
household.
c. Protective Measure Requirements. For purposes of this order and to the extent possible under
applicable laws including but not limited to the ADA, “Protective Measure Requirements” means:
i. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as frequently as possible or using
hand sanitizer;
ii. Covering coughs or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not hands);
iii. Regularly cleaning high-touch surfaces;
iv. Not shaking hands;
v. Use of a mask or cloth face covering. Note: the use of masks or cloth face coverings is
strongly recommended but shall not be required due to equity concerns regarding the
challenges that either may cause for individuals because of disabilities and/or shortages of
PPE;
vi. Following all other public health recommendations issued by State of Wisconsin Department
of Health Services, Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services and the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and
vii. Adopting policies to prevent workers from entering the premises if they display respiratory
symptoms or have had contact with a person with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19.
d. Safe Business Practices., For purposes of this order and to the extent possible under applicable laws
including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act, “Safe Business Practices” means:
i. Establishing, to the extent possible, curbside pick-up to reduce in-store traffic and mitigate
outdoor lines;
ii. Limiting the number of individuals in a location to either 25% of the total occupancy limits
established by the local municipality or five (5) individuals per 1,000 square feet of customer
floor space; whichever is larger
iii. Establishing entry lines outside of the store with markings for patrons to enable them to stand
at least six (6) feet apart from one another while waiting to enter a store. Stores are

 encouraged to also use alternatives to lines, including allowing customers to wait in their
vehicles for a text message or phone call and scheduling pick-ups or entries to the store;
iv. Ensuring one way traffic in shopping aisles;
v. Increasing standards of facility cleaning and disinfection to limit worker and patron exposure
to COVID-19, as well as adopt protocols to clean and disinfect in the event of a positive
COVID-19 case in the workplace. All standards and practices must be in line with all
applicable Federal and State guidelines including but not limited to guidelines issued by the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and
vi. Complying with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements.
2. Continuation and Resumption of Businesses and Activities. The following businesses and activities are
allowed to continue operations in accordance with the conditions contained herein:
a. Essential Government Functions. Essential government functions may continue to operate at the
level determined by each local municipality.
i. All employees shall comply with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements.
ii. Government bodies should continue to follow the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Office of
Open Government guidance regarding holding government meetings and should consult
directly with that office regarding specific open meetings questions.i Government bodies with
additional questions about open meetings requirements should consult with the Wisconsin
Department of Justice's Office of Open Government.
b. Healthcare & Public Health Operations. All healthcare and public health operations may operate
provided they do so in line with all applicable Federal and State guidelines including but not limited to
guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthcare and Public
Health Operations shall be broadly construed to avoid any impediments to the delivery of healthcare
services. Such establishments shall prohibit all visitors and shall comply with Protective Measure
Requirements.
c. Human Service Operations. All Human Services Operations may operate in the manner set forth
herein. All Human Services Operations shall comply with Physical Distancing to the extent possible
and Protective Measure Requirements. Human Service Operations includes, but is not limited to: longterm care and assisted living facilities, as long as the facility follows all current DHS
Recommendations for Prevention of COVID-19 in Long-Term Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities
and all applicable U.S. Centers for Disease Control Recommendations; residential settings and shelters
for adults, seniors, children, victims of domestic abuse, people with disabilities, people with substance
use disorders, or mental illness; transitional facilities; home-based settings to provide services to
individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities, seniors, adults, or children; adult
day care, adult day services, and supportive home care; field offices that provide and help to determine
eligibility for basic needs including food, cash assistance, medical coverage, vocational services, or
rehabilitation services; developmental centers; adoption agencies; businesses that provide food,
shelter, social services, or other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged individuals,
individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities, or otherwise needy individuals.
Human Services Operations shall be construed broadly to avoid any impacts to the delivery of human
services, broadly defined.
d. Essential Infrastructure. All Essential Infrastructure may operate in the manner set forth herein. All
Essential Infrastructure shall comply with Physical Distancing to the extent possible and Protective
Measure Requirements. Essential Infrastructure includes, but is not limited to: food production,
distribution, fulfillment centers, storage facilities, marinas, and sales; construction (including, but not

 limited to, construction required in response to this public health emergency, hospital construction,
construction of long-term care and assisted living facilities, public works construction, school
construction, Essential Business and Operations construction, construction necessary for Essential
Governmental Functions, and housing construction, except that optional or aesthetic construction
should be avoided except as permitted as a Minimum Basic Operation); building management and
maintenance; airport operations; operation and maintenance of utilities, including water, sewer, gas,
and electric (including power generation, distribution, production of raw materials, and Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources-certified and registered drinking water and wastewater testing
laboratories); Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program,
and Public Benefits Energy Assistance Program offices, customer service centers, and public intake
centers; distribution centers; oil and biofuel refining; roads, highways, railroads, and public
transportation; ports; cybersecurity operations; flood control; solid waste and recycling collection and
removal; and internet, video, and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential
global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure,
communications, and web-based services).Essential Infrastructure shall be construed broadly to avoid
any impacts to essential infrastructure, broadly defined.
e. Stores that sell groceries and medicine. Grocery stores, bakeries, pharmacies, farm and produce
stands, supermarkets, food banks and food pantries, convenience stores, and other establishments
engaged in the retail sale of groceries, canned food, dry goods, frozen foods, fresh fruits and
vegetables, pet supply, fresh meats, fish, poultry, prepared food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverages, and any other household consumer products (such as cleaning and personal care products).
Such establishments shall:
i. Close all seating intended for consuming food;
ii. Cease any self-service operations of salad bars, beverage stations, and buffets;
iii. Except for grocery stores, prohibit customers from self-dispensing all unpackaged food; and
iv. Abide by Safe Business Practices.
This section should not be interpreted to provide an exemption for businesses engaged in the sale of
food or beverage ancillary to their primary purpose, such as those businesses required to close under
Section 5 of this order who also may engage in some food or beverage sales.
f.

Food and beverage production, transport, and agriculture. Food and beverage manufacturing,
production, processing, transportation, and cultivation; farming, livestock, fishing, baking, and other
production agriculture, including cultivation, marketing, production, and distribution of animals and
goods for consumption; businesses that provide food, shelter, and other necessities of life for animals,
including animal shelters, boarding, rescues, kennels, and adopting facilities; farm and agriculture
equipment, supplies, and repair services may operate and shall comply with Physical Distancing to the
extent possible and Protective Measure Requirements.

g. Retail Establishments. Retail establishments, including indoor shopping malls, may remain open.
Such establishments shall abide by Safe Business Practices.
h. Restaurants. Restaurants may remain open only if they remain in compliance with the following:
i. Restaurants may remain open for food take-out or delivery service only;
ii. Alcohol sales shall comply with Section 2(i) below;
iii. Customers may enter the above establishments only for the purpose of ordering, pick-up, and
paying for food or beverages or both;
iv. No seating may be provided;
v. Food and drink may not be consumed on premises, either indoors or outdoors;

 vi. Establishments shall comply with Physical Distancing to the extent possible and Protective
Measure Requirements among all individuals on the premises;
vii. Restaurants shall cease any self-service operations of salad bars, beverage stations, and
buffets; and
viii. Customers are prohibited from self-dispensing any unpackaged food or beverage.
i.

Bars. This includes breweries, brewpubs, wineries, distilleries, and alcohol beverage retailers. Such
establishments may remain open only if they remain in compliance with the following:
i. Carryout sales of alcohol beverages and food are allowed if permitted by state law and
municipal ordinance;
ii. Delivery of alcohol beverages to retail customers is prohibited;
iii. Wineries holding direct wine shippers’ permits may make deliveries of wine in accordance
with their permit;
iv. Breweries, wineries, and distilleries may continue manufacturing functions with Physical
Distancing to the extent possible and Protective Measure Requirements in place;
v. Customers may enter the above establishments only for the purpose of ordering, pick up, and
paying for food or beverage or both;
vi. No seating may be provided;
vii. Food and drink may not be consumed on premises, either indoors or outdoors; and
viii. Establishments shall comply with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements
among all individuals on the premises other than as set forth in subsection (iv).

j.

Salons and Spas: Hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, day spas, electrolysis providers, waxing
salons, eyebrow-care establishments, tattoo parlors, body art establishments, and tanning facilities may
open with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements and the following precautions in
place:
i. All workstations shall be at least six (6) feet apart;
ii. Only one client per individual providing services to clients is allowed in the business or
facility at a time. No individuals should congregate in a common waiting area before or after
their appointment;
iii. Staff shall wear a mask or cloth face covering while in the business or facility. Clients shall
wear a mask or cloth face covering to the extent feasible while in the business or facility;
iv. Staff and clients should conduct self-assessment for symptoms before appointment; symptoms
may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, chills, muscle pain, and
new loss of taste or smell.
v. Chairs and workstations shall be sanitized after each client per the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Preventionii; and
vi. All appointments shall be scheduled by phone or online. No walk-in clients are allowed.

k. Car washes. Entirely automatic car washes and self-service car washes may open for service and must
comply with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements.
l.

Aesthetic or optional exterior work. Aesthetic or optional exterior residential construction and lawn
care may resume. All individuals providing services hereunder shall comply with Protective Measure
Requirements and shall comply with Physical Distancing to the extent possible.

m. Recreation Activities. Recreation activities in which Physical Distancing and Protective Measure
Requirements can be achieved will be allowed with the following restrictions in place:
i. Team and contact sports and recreation activities are prohibited;

 ii. All reservations and payments for activities must be made online or by phone. No cash
payments shall be accepted; and
iii. All rental equipment must be sanitized after each use.
iv. All individuals shall comply with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements.
n. Outdoor Playground Equipment. Outdoor playground equipment may be opened and all individuals
shall comply with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements.
o. Public beaches. Public beaches will be open for moving through while walking, running, or biking.
All individuals and their pets shall comply with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure
Requirements. Swimming as well as team and contact sports on public beaches remain prohibited.
p. Manufacture, distribution, and supply chain for critical products and industries. Manufacturing
companies, distributors, and supply chain companies producing and supplying essential products and
services in and for industries such as pharmaceutical, technology, biotechnology, healthcare, chemicals
and sanitation, waste pickup and disposal, agriculture, food and beverage, transportation, energy, steel
and steel products, petroleum and fuel, mining, construction, national defense, communications, and
products used by other Essential Governmental Functions shall be allowed to remain open and shall
comply with Physical Distancing to the extent possible and Protective Measure Requirements.
q. Organizations that Provide Charitable and Social Services. Businesses and religious and secular
nonprofit organizations, including prevocational group supportive employment, food banks and food
pantries may be open and must abide by Safe Business Practices.
r.

Media. Newspapers, television, radio, and other media services may operate. Such establishments
shall abide by Safe Business Practices.

s. Gas Stations and Businesses Needed for Transportation. Gas stations; auto and motorcycle supply,
repair and sales; boat supply, repair, and sales; and bicycle supply, repair, and sales may operate. Such
establishment shall abide by Safe Business Practices.
t.

Financial Institutions and Services. Banks, credit unions, and other depository or lending
institutions; licensed financial service providers; insurance services; personnel necessary to perform
essential functions at broker dealers and investment advisor offices may operate. Such establishments
shall abide by Safe Business Practices.

u. Hardware and Supply Stores. Hardware stores and businesses that sell electrical, plumbing, heating,
and construction material may operate. Such businesses shall abide by Safe Business Practices.
v. Critical Trades. Building and Construction Tradesmen and Tradeswomen, and other trades including
but not limited to plumbers, electricians, carpenters, laborers, sheet metal, iron workers, masonry, pipe
trades, fabricators, finishers, exterminators, pesticide application, cleaning and janitorial staff for
commercial and governmental properties, security staff, operating engineers, HVAC, painting, moving
and relocation services, forestry and arborists, and other service providers who provide services that
are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and operation of residences, businesses, and
Essential Government Functions may operate. All individuals providing services hereunder shall
comply with Protective Measure Requirements and shall comply with Physical Distancing to the
extent possible.
w. Mail, Post, Shipping, Logistics, Delivery, and Pick-up Services. Post offices and other businesses
that provide shipping and delivery services, and businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food,

 beverages, goods or services to end users or through commercial channels may operate. Such
establishments shall abide by Safe Business Practices.
x. Laundry Services. Laundromats, dry cleaners, industrial laundry services, and laundry service
providers may operate. Such establishments shall abide by Safe Business Practices.
y. Supplies to work from home. Businesses that sell, manufacture, or supply products needed for people
to work from home. All individuals providing services hereunder shall comply with Protective
Measure Requirements and shall comply with Physical Distancing to the extent possible.
z. Transportation. Airlines, taxis, transportation network providers (such as Uber and Lyft), vehicle
rental services, paratransit, and other private, public, and commercial transportation and logistics may
operate. All individuals providing services hereunder shall comply with Protective Measure
Requirements.
aa. Home-based Care and Services. Home-based care for seniors, adults, children, or people with
disabilities, substance use disorders, or mental illness, including caregivers or nannies who may travel
to the child's home to provide care, and other in-home services including meal delivery may operate.
All individuals providing services hereunder shall comply with Protective Measure Requirements and
shall comply with Physical Distancing to the extent possible.
bb. Professional Services. Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, insurance services,
real estate services (including appraisal, home inspection, and title services). These services should, to
the greatest extent possible, use technology to avoid meeting in person, including virtual meetings,
teleconference, and remote work (i.e. work from home). Such establishments shall abide by Safe
Business Practices.
cc. Critical Labor Union Functions. Activities include the administration of health and welfare funds
and personnel checking on the well-being and safety of members providing services, provided the
checks are done by telephone or remotely where possible. Such activities shall abide by Safe Business
Practices.
dd. Hotels and Motels. Hotels and motels, except that such establishments shall:
i. Abide by Safe Business Practices;
ii. Follow all restrictions applicable to businesses falling into subsections 2(e), (g), (h), and (i)
where the types of businesses regulated by those subsections are located a hotel or motel;
iii. Close swimming pools, hot tubs, and exercise facilities; and
iv. Prohibit guests from congregating in lobbies or other common areas, including providing
adequate space to maintain six (6) feet of distance between all guests not residing in the same
rooms while queuing for front desk services.
ee. Child Care Settings. Child Care Settings will be allowed with the following restrictions:
i. Child Care Settings may not operate at more than 25% of the total occupancy limits
established by the local municipality present at a time unless otherwise provided for by order
of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services or the Department of Children and Families
including but not limited to DHS Emergency Order Number 6iii;
ii. Adults shall practice Physical Distancing to the extent possible and Protective Measure
Requirements and follow all other Department of Health Services public health guidance
while picking up and dropping off children at the Child Care Setting;
iii. Child Care Settings operating under this order shall follow the Department of Children and
Families Guidance Order #2, or any order superseding that orderiv; and

 iv. Child Care Settings shall comply with all other state statutes and administrative rules, as
modified by Governor Tony Evers' Emergency Order for Department of Children and
Families Administrative Rule Suspension and Emergency Orders issued March 15, 2020, or
any order superseding that Order.v
v. Child Care Settings are encouraged to prioritize access to their services as follows
1. Tier 1: employees, independent contractors, and other support staff working in health
care.
2. Tier 2: employees, independent contractors, and other staff in vital areas including but
not limited to military; long term care; residential care; pharmacies; child care; child
welfare; government operations; public safety and critical infrastructure such as
sanitation, transportation, utilities, telecommunications; grocery and food services;
supply chain operations; and other sectors as determined by the undersigned health
officers.
3. Tier 3: all other individuals.
ff. Weddings, funerals, and religious entities. Religious facilities and locations holding public and
private gatherings shall be open but shall comply with the restrictions applicable to Gatherings under
Section 4.
gg. Funeral establishments. Funeral establishments, as defined in Wis. Stat. § 445.01(6), shall be open
but shall comply with the restrictions applicable to Gatherings under Section 4.
hh. Residential Cleaning Services. Residential cleaning service providers shall be allowed to resume
providing services to individuals but shall comply with Protective Measure Requirements and Physical
Distancing.
ii. Other. All other for-profit and not for profit businesses and activities within Milwaukee County may
remain open. Such establishments shall abide by Safe Business Practices.

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4. Gatherings. For all public and private gatherings, the following COVID-19 mitigation
strategies shall be implemented:
Comply with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements;
Comply with the gathering size limits applicable to organizations serving high-risk individuals as
determined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At issuance of this Order, this
limit is 10 individuals or less.
Prohibit sharing of frequently touched objects to the extent doing so can be done in a manner
consistent with the community or individual’s traditions and in consultation with local health officials
as needed;
Food or beverage offerings must be provided in, pre-packaged boxes or bags for each attendee to avoid
possible COVID-19 transmittal from sharing common dishes at a buffet or family-style meal; and
Nothing in this order prohibits the gathering of members of a single household or living unit.
5. Closures. All of the following facilities shall be closed except for the purposes and under
the conditions expressly stated herein.
a. Schools: Public and private K-12 schools shall remain closed for in-person pupil
instruction and extracurricular activities for the remainder of the 2019-2020
school year, which ends on 6/30/2020. Schools may continue to facilitate distance
or virtual learning. School buildings and property may continue to be used for

 Essential Government Functions and food distribution. Food distribution shall
comply with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements.
b. Places of Public Amusement and Activity: Whether indoors or outdoors, places
of public amusement and activity shall remain closed, including but not limited to
the following: stadiums, amusement parks, conference centers, carnivals, dance
clubs, escape rooms, water parks, licensed public or private swimming pools,
splash pads, aquariums, zoos, museums, arcades, fairs, children’s play centers,
funplexes, theme parks, bowling alleys, movie and other theaters, concert and
concert halls, country clubs other than for the purpose of facilitating activities
allowed under 2(k) including golfing or use of driving ranges, social clubs,
miniature golf, and gyms and fitness centers.

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c. Auctions. All in-person auctions shall be closed. This includes agricultural
equipment auctions; animal auctions for competition; consignment sales; antiques
and collectibles; art; autos and motorcycles; boats and personal watercraft; cars;
coins and currency; collector cars and vintage equipment; government surplus
property and seizures; heavy equipment and construction machinery; household
goods; industrial and manufacturing equipment; intellectual property; jewelry; offroad and recreational vehicles; restaurant equipment; tools; and trucks, trailers,
and transportation-related equipment.
Auctions may continue as virtual auctions or online auctions.
All auction preparations, meetings, inventory review, and consumer preview of goods shall
occur virtually.
After a virtual or online auction, the auctioneer or auction company may deliver, mail, or
provide curb-side pick-up of goods if it can be done by one person in a room or confined
space, including a vehicle.
Delivery, curb-side pick-up, or parcel services cannot require a signature by the recipient.
d. Chartered Fishing Excursions. Chartered fishing excursion providers shall
remain closed.
e. Garage Sales, Rummage Sales, and Yard Sales. Garage sales, rummage sales,
and yard sales shall remain closed. Individual person to person sales of items, such
as on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, can occur but are discouraged.
Measures should be taken to avoid using cash in these transactions and electronic
means of payment should be used whenever possible. Individuals shall comply
with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements during any such
exchange.
f.

Photographers. Photography studios shall remain closed except for the
following:
i. Photographers may photograph outdoors while practicing Physical Distancing and Protective
Measure Requirements.
ii. Photographers may photograph gatherings that are being held in accordance with Section four
(4) of this order. Photographers shall comply with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure
Requirements and follow all other public health recommendations issued by the Wisconsin
Department of Health Services and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
g. Libraries. Libraries shall remain closed for services except for the following:

 i. Online services and programming; and
ii. Curb-side pick-up of books and other library materials, if all operations are performed in
compliance with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements to the extent
possible. Materials shall be requested online or by phone before pick-up. The library may not
require a signature from the patron. The library shall schedule pick-ups and ensure compliance
with Physical Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements.
iii. Food distribution. Food distribution shall comply with Physical Distancing and Protective
Measure Requirements.
h. Institutions of Higher Education. Public and private higher educational
institutions shall remain closed for in-person pupil instruction and for
extracurricular activities for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
Institutions may continue to facilitate distance or virtual learning and perform
critical research and essential functions as determined by the institution. Facilities
may continue to be used for Essential Government Functions.
i.

Minimum Basic Operations. All for-profit and not for profit businesses shall be
allowed to operate in order to perform the following minimum basic operations
even if otherwise closed under this Section provided they comply with Physical
Distancing and Protective Measure Requirements and Safe Business Practices:
i. Basic functions. The minimum necessary activities to maintain the value of the business's
inventory, preserve the condition of the business's physical plant and equipment, ensure
security, process payroll and employee benefits, or for related functions, including where these
functions are outsourced to other entities.
ii. Facilitating remote work. The minimum necessary activities to facilitate employees of the
business being able to continue to work remotely from their residences.
iii. Delivery and mailings. Minimum Basic Operations may include fulfilling nonessential
deliveries, mailing parcels, or receiving parcels. Delivery or parcel services may not require a
signature by the recipient.
6. Long-Term Care Facilities, Congregate Facilities, and Hospitals. No outside visitors are permitted in long-term
care facilities, congregate facilities, or hospitals.
7. Shared Spaces. Unless otherwise provided for herein, all individuals present in Milwaukee County using shared or
outdoor spaces or any place other than their home or residence shall, to the extent possible, comply with Physical
Distancing and subsections (i), (ii), (iv), (v), and (vi) of the Protective Measure Requirements. This requirement
shall not apply to individuals experiencing homelessness.
8. Local Orders. This order does not preclude any undersigned local health officer from addressing localized
outbreaks with a localized order. Such order may include instituting tailored restrictions based on the needs of a
particular location or municipality. Municipalities, businesses, and other entities may implement policies that are
more restrictive than this order for protection of the public health.
9. DHS and CDC Guidelines. All individuals, organizations, government bodies, and any other permitted group of
individuals shall, to the extent possible, follow all applicable guidelines that are more restrictive than this order
when taking any action permitted under this order.
10. Enforcement. This order is enforceable by any local law enforcement officials including county sheriffs or by the
local public health officer within the relevant jurisdiction. Violation or obstruction of this order is punishable under
Wis. Stat. § 252.25 or any local ordinance in conformity therewith.

 11. Duration. This order shall become effective at 5/14/2020 @ 3:30 PM. This order shall remain in effect until
Gating Criteria are met and maintained and a new order is issued for Phase A of the proposed Local Health Plan
for Milwaukee County plan.
12. Severability. If any provision of this order or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid,
then the remainder of this order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or
circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this
order are severable.
MILWAUKEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Dr. Sanjib Bhattacharyya, PhD
Laboratory Director
Special Deputy Health Commissioner

Date Signed: 5/14/2020
Zeidler Municipal Building
841 N. Broadway, 3rd Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202
For ADA Requests, contact City of Milwaukee ADA Coordinator, 200 East Wells Street Room 603, Milwaukee, WI
53202, 414-286-3475 or adacoordinator@milwaukee.gov.

i

As of the date of this order the most recent guidance is available at: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/sites/default/files/newsmedia/3.20.20_OOG_Final.pdf
ii As of the date of this order the “Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility” guidelines are available at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html
iii As of the date of this order, DHS Emergency Order allows Child Care Settings to operate with at least 10 staff and 50 children.
https://evers.wi.gov/Documents/COVID19/DHS%20Order6_3.18.2020.pdf
ivAs of the date of this order the most recent guidance is available at: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/press/2020/dcf-order-2-covid-19.pdf
v As of the date of this order the most recent guidance is available at: https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/press/2020/dcf-rule-waiver-03-15-2020.pdf
v As of the date of this order the most recent guidance is available at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/largeevents/mass-gatherings-ready-for-covid-19.html