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Governor Evers Announces New Public Health Emergency Extending Mask Mandate

PIXABAY.COM

Wisconsinites will still be required to wear masks in most public settings.

On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers issued a new Public Health Emergency as the old one was set to expired. The order extends the mask wearing requirement in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19.

It comes on the same day Wisconsin DHS announced COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will open to those 65 and olderstarting January 25.

“We’re working every day to get vaccines distributed and get shots in arms to get our state back to some sort of normal,” said Gov. Evers. “At the end of the day, vaccine supplies are limited, so while we continue to ask the federal government for more vaccines and faster, we have to keep working together to stop the spread today by continuing wear our masks, staying home whenever we can, avoiding gatherings, and doubling down on our efforts to keep our friends, neighbors, and families safe.”

As of Tuesday, Wisconsin has administered 248,185 vaccines across the state.

There are approximately 700,000 Wisconsin residents 65 years or older that would be eligible for the next round of vaccines, therefore it will take time to get through this group and will be dependent on the number of vaccines provided by the federal government. 

Check out WXPR's COVID-19 Vaccine Information page for the latest vaccine information. 

Katie Thoresen is WXPR's News Director/Vice President.
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