Statewide Mask Mandate Extended To November

Governor Tony Evers extended Wisconsin’s mask mandate through November 21st according to a new order signed Tuesday morning. Evers declared a new emergency in response to surging COVID-19 cases on college campuses and issued the new mask mandate under that declaration. The order, labeled Emergency Order #1, goes into effect immediately. While the order is new, it effectively changes little as Evers had previously issued a similar mask order that remains in force for another six days. All people five years old and older need to wear face coverings indoors with the exception of their own private residence. There are exemptions to the mask mandate including, while eating or drinking, while swimming or on duty as a lifeguard, while obtaining a service that requires the temporary removal of the face covering, and several other exemptions.