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On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a new public health emergency in Wisconsin due to recent surge in cases among young people, and also issued a new face coverings order effective immediately.

“We continue to learn more about this virus, but what we do know is that we are facing a new and dangerous phase of the COVID-19 pandemic here in Wisconsin,” said Gov. Evers. “We are seeing an alarming increase in cases across our state, especially on campus. We need folks to start taking this seriously, and young people especially—please stay home as much as you are able, skip heading to the bars, and wear a mask whenever you go out. We need your help to stop the spread of this virus, and we all have to do this together.”

Both orders are effective immediately and will expire after sixty days, or with a subsequent superseding order.