On Sept. 30, the county allowed buses to become mask optional. Two weeks later masks returned. Masks are back on Milwaukee County buses. The county announced the mandate on Friday, October 14, 2022, after the COVID-19 community level rose back into the "medium" category from "low." On Sept. 30, the county had announced that masks would be optional. In a statement, … [Read more...] about Mask mandate reinstated on Milwaukee County buses
Face Mask Mandate
MPS revises mask policy for the 2022–23 school year
As the new school year approaches, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has revised its policy for wearing masks in schools. The district will continue to require masks to be worn at all schools, sites, and activities when the community level in Milwaukee County is rated in the High category as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC updates its … [Read more...] about MPS revises mask policy for the 2022–23 school year
MPS reinstates face mask mandate
Face masks were optional at Milwaukee Public Schools for one full school day. The school district announced Tuesday April 19, 2022, that masks will once again be mandatory for students and staff in all district buildings. The policy took effect Wednesday, April 20, 2022 . In a news release, the district said the decision was made after determining a significant spread … [Read more...] about MPS reinstates face mask mandate
Major airlines drop mask mandate after federal judge rules against it
Just hours after a Florida judge struck down a federal mask mandate on planes and other forms of public transportation, major airlines announced Monday, Aprl 18, 2022, that they will no longer require face coverings on domestic flights. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will also stop enforcing the mandate for now: A Biden administration official told … [Read more...] about Major airlines drop mask mandate after federal judge rules against it
Milwaukee Common Council approves mask mandate, Mayor signs ordinance into effect
Mandate would require face masks indoors and outdoors if you're within 6 feet of another person The full Milwaukee Common Council voted 15-0 Monday, July 13, 2020 to approve Milwaukee’s proposed mask mandate ordinance — passed by the Milwaukee Common Council’s Public Safety and Health Committee Thursday, July 9. It now heads to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s desk for his … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Common Council approves mask mandate, Mayor signs ordinance into effect
What is and isn’t in Milwaukee’s mask mandate
Specific details are now available on Milwaukee’s proposed mask ordinance. The proposal would require individuals over the age of one to wear masks both indoors and outdoors when they leave home, with limited exceptions. Scheduled to be introduced Tuesday, July 7, 2020, by Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, the proposal is expected to be reviewed during a yet-to-be-scheduled … [Read more...] about What is and isn’t in Milwaukee’s mask mandate