Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate

Governor Tony Evers has issued a statewide mask mandate to help prevent further spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. The Democratic Governor has issued a new public health emergency, along with the mandate for people to wear a mask. It could put him at odds with Republican legislators who have argued masks should be optional. Effective Saturday, people age five and up are required to wear a face covering when inside or an enclosed space, other than a private residence, and around those who aren’t members of their household. Evers recommends masks outdoors when social distancing is not possible.