Due to a recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases, Public Health Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) released Emergency Order #6 on June 25. The new order was effective at 10:00 p.m. on the same day.
The new order modifies three sections of Emergency Order #5:
- Gatherings inside private property and residences are limited to 10 individuals (a reduction from 50 individuals).
- There is no change to the limitations on mass gatherings inside commercial facilities (up to 50 individuals) or outside (up to 100 individuals).
- Restaurants and bars must space tables and chairs to ensure customers who are not living together are at least six feet apart. This applies to outdoor and indoor dining spaces.
- The previous order only required tables be spaced at least six feet apart.
- Restaurants and bars must prohibit standing service. Customers must stay seated at all times unless they are “in transit.” PHMDC has explained this means “moving to the restroom is fine but patrons must be seated during their visit.”
PHMDC has updated its FAQ on Phase 2 under the Forward Dane reopening plan to include these changes.
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