On March 24, 2020, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers directed Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretar-designee Andrea Palm to issue a Safer at Home order that prohibits all nonessential travel, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order. The order is available here. The order is effective 8 am on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, and will remain in effect until 8 … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Issue Safer at Home Order
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Emergency Order #11 Effects Utilities
On March 22, 2020 Governor Tony Evers issued Emergency Order#11. This emergency order will temporarily suspend certain provisions in Wisconsin relating to service rules for electric, natural gas, and water public utilities. How will this affect you as a resident of Monroe? Quarterly water public utility bills are being mailed to residents this week and will be dated due … [Read more...] about Emergency Order #11 Effects Utilities
Green County Reports First Positive Case of COVID-19
The Green County-Green County Public Health Department announced today that there is one confirmed positive COVID-19 case in Green County.. This individual is 29 years old and is in isolation at home. There is no known direct contact with a positive case, although there is known travel in Florida. Out of respect for the patient’s privacy, no additional information will be … [Read more...] about Green County Reports First Positive Case of COVID-19
Monroe Declares State of Emergency
City of Monroe Mayor declares a Health Emergency in response to COVID-19. The state of emergency, declared by the Mayor, is aimed at helping position the City of Monroe to be eligible to receive any future federal and state resources if they become available and to help mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The proclamation also allows for the ability to … [Read more...] about Monroe Declares State of Emergency
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing Criteria
On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) and the Milwaukee Health Department Laboratory (MHDL) are limiting testing to the highest priority patients and health care workers. Although both laboratories have … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Department of Health Services Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing Criteria