The Wisconsin “Safer at Home” order has now been extended until May 26, 2020 by Department of Health Services Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm.
Most of the Safer at Home guidelines remain; the new Safer at Home order can be read here: https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIGOV/2020/04/16/file_attachments/1428995/EMO28-SaferAtHome.pdf The guidelines include permission for in-person gatherings of 10 people or less; however, UUCW’s building is still closed to all in-person meetings or gatherings. Please contact Vicki Banville, Church Administrator, to schedule use of the church’s Zoom online meetings account for your church committee, team or group.
WI health officials believe that the safer at home order is working. More information can be found here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/prepare.htm Projections a few weeks ago were 440-1500 deaths by April 8. With the order in place Wisconsin had only 182 deaths as of April 15.
If you have questions, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document is available here: https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIGOV/2020/04/16/file_attachments/1428997/2020-04-16%20Safer%20at%20Home%20extension%20FAQ.pdf
Please continue to take these simple steps to avoid exposure to the virus and prevent illness:
- Avoid social gatherings with people of all ages (including playdates and sleepovers, parties, large family dinners, visitors in your home, non-essential workers in your house);
- Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water;
- Cover your coughs and sneezes;
- Avoiding touching your face; and
- Stay home.
Because this situation evolves rapidly, we encourage you to frequently monitor the DHS website https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ We also encourage you to check the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/.
