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Order #4.4, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee (Feb. 1, 2021)

Order #4.4, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee

City of Milwaukee, acting through its Commissioner of Health (Milwaukee Health Department) · City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (City)

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Jurisdiction
City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Milwaukee and Madison · Wisconsin
Level
City
Authority
Wis. Stat. § 252.03(1) and (2); Chapters 17 and 62 of the Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances
Issued
2021-02-01 Feb. 1, 2021
Effective
2021-02-05 12:01 a.m. (read as 2021-02-05)
End
2021-03-19 12:01 a.m. (superseded by the Phase 6 order) (read as 2021-03-19)
In force
Feb. 5, 2021 to Mar. 19, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q1
Limitation types
Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all individuals
  • all businesses
  • restaurants
  • bars
  • retail
  • gyms
  • schools
  • entertainment venues
Functions reached
  • GATH lesser of 25 percent / one per 30 square feet / 250, seated
  • DR dining rooms and BA bars 25 percent, seated consumption only
  • EVT venues 50 percent of occupancy where stated
  • IN schools closed absent approved plan
  • EMP masking, distancing
Collection
Milwaukee and Madison MET-MKE

Operative words

Gatherings must require seating for all guests and/or attendees.... Gathering Size Limits are set at the lesser of: (i) 25% of the total occupancy of the location... (ii) one person for every 30 square feet... or (iii) 250 people in addition to any employees or contractors required to operate.... [Restaurants and bars] shall limit the total number of individuals on the premises to the lesser of 25% of the total [occupancy or one person per 30 square feet]... Consumption is prohibited until [seated]... Public and private K-12 schools shall remain closed for in-person pupil instruction and extracurricular activities until they have COVID-19 safety plans approved... This Order shall become effective at Friday February, 5th at 12:01 am. This Order shall remain in effect until a new order is issued or this Order is withdrawn.

Enforcement

Citations under Milwaukee Code of Ordinances chs. 17 and 62; § 62-8-5 for face coverings

Notes

The Milwaukee release of March 18, 2021 describes Order #4.4 as 'in place for the past six weeks' when Phase 6 replaced it.