Our neighbors north of the stateline will be adopting a program to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers submitted a series of tweets to explain the “Safer At Home” order, which begins on Tuesday.
We have been working hard to ensure the health and safety of the people of our state as we have responded to COVID-19. We’ve taken important steps, but folks, time is of the essence. So today I’m announcing we’ll be issuing a #SaferAtHome order tomorrow. Here’s what this means ⬇️
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 23, 2020
Over the past few days, I’ve talked with public health experts and with business leaders and local elected officials around the state. Overwhelmingly the response I heard is that we need an all-hands-on-deck approach to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 23, 2020
I know this has been difficult and has disrupted the lives of people across our state. That’s why issuing a #SaferAtHome order isn’t something I thought we’d have to do, and it’s not something I take lightly. But here’s the bottom line: folks need to start taking this seriously.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 23, 2020
We also need folks to limit their interactions to the same people, not different small groups. Shrinking your circle of interactions will help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately that means no sleepovers, no play dates, and no dinner parties with friends and neighbors.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 23, 2020
You can still get out and walk the dogs—it’s good exercise and it’s good for everyone’s mental health—but please don’t take any other unnecessary trips, and limit your travel to essential needs like going to the doctor, grabbing groceries, or getting medication.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 23, 2020
If it’s essential for you to go outside, please stay 6 feet away from others and shared spaces such as park shelters and visitor centers.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 23, 2020
In the days, weeks, and months ahead we will continue listening to the public health experts, healthcare providers, first responders, and businesses and workers on the frontlines. And as I listen and learn I will continue to share updates with the people of Wisconsin.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 23, 2020
In the meantime, everyone is #SaferAtHome, folks. Let’s all do our part and work together.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 23, 2020
In short, Evers is aiming for Wisconsin residents to limit their travel for only essential items. Citizens will be able to go leave their homes, but are encouraged to practice social distancing.
In many ways, the order is similar to the one made by Governor Pritzker in Illinois, which began over the weekend.
At the time of this post, Wisconsin has 416 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and five deaths.