MADISON, WI (WSAU) – Dane County health officials are announcing an indoor mask mandate starting on Thursday.
Masks will be required in indoor public spaces for all people over age 2 regardless of vaccination status. The order will last one month. It replaces an advisory that was issued in July.
A statement from Janel Heinrich, Director of Public Health for Madison and Dane County says: “We still believe vaccines are our best tool to protect our community, but as cases continue to increase, requiring face coverings is an easy added layer of protection to further help keep people safe, including our youngest children not yet eligible to be vaccinated.”
Health officials are also asking businesses to post signs advising customers of the new mandate.
Dane County reported 290 new COVID cases on Monday. Its 7-day average has climbed to 93.
