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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services

Tony Evers, Governor
Andrea Palm, Secretary
EMERGENCY ORDER #31

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WHEREAS, in December, 2019, a novel strain of the coronavirus was

detected, now named COVID-19, and it has spread throughout the world,
including every state in the United States;
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared

COVID-19 to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern;
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Governor Tony Evers declared a public

health emergency and directed all agencies support efforts to respond to and
contain COVID-19 in Wisconsin;
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump proclaimed a

National Emergency concerning COVID-19;
WHEREAS, as of April 19, 2020, 2,241,359 people around the world have
tested positive for COVID-19, including 690,714 in the United States and 4,346
in Wisconsin;
WHEREAS, COVID-19 is present throughout Wisconsin, with people

testing positive for COVID-19 in 65 of 72 counties as of April 19, 2020;
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, I, Andrea Palm, Secretary-designee of the

Wisconsin Department of Health Services, issued Emergency Order #12, Safer
at Home Order (hereinafter "Safer at Home Order"), requiring that everyone in
Wisconsin stay at their home or place of residence except in limited
circumstances;
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2020, I modified and extended the Safer at Home
Order to allow businesses new opportunities to get back to work and added new
measures to keep employees and customers safer;
WHEREAS, the Safer at Home Order is working to flatten the curve of

infections of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, and we have started to see meaningful
gains from this proactive step;
WHEREAS, we know that the Safer at Home Order is working to prevent

spikes in COVID-19 cases that could further strain our health care system and
risk more lives;
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Protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin
WHEREAS, with the progress Wisconsin has made in flattening the curve
and slowing the spread of COVID-19, we must look ahead to plan for how
Wisconsin will return to business as usual;
WHEREAS, President Donald Trump's Guidelines for Opening Up America

Again, issued on April 16, 2020, offer a comprehensive and thoughtful approach
to restarting the economy without sacrificing the public health gains we have
made in fighting this disease;
WHEREAS, led by science, the public health facts on the ground, and
guidance from the Federal government, this Order implements a phased
approach for dialing down the restriction in the Safer at Home Order; and
WHEREAS, as we have seen, the public health situation can evolve

quickly, and this phased approach will allow individuals and businesses as
much relief as possible while accounting for the inherent uncertainties of this
pandemic.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Andrea Palm, Department of Health Services

Secretary-designee, by the authority vested in me by the Laws of the State,
including but not limited to Section 252.02(3), (4), and (6) of the Wisconsin
Statutes, order the following:
1. Phases. Wisconsin shall adopt a phased approach to re-opening its

economy and society, with each phase being incrementally less restrictive
on businesses and individuals while protecting the public from COVID-19.
The Department of Health Services shall announce the transition to each
Phase with an order fully articulating the activities that will resume . The
Phases include:
a. Safer at Home. Currently in effect, as established m Emergency

Orders # 12 and #28.
b. Phase One. Phase One will include allowing mass gatherings of up

to 10 people; restaurants opening with social distancing
requirements; removal of certain restrictions including retail
restrictions for Essential Businesses and Operations; additional
operations for non-essential businesses; K-12 schools to resume in-
person operation; and child care settings resuming full operation.
c. Phase Two. Phase Two will include allowing mass gatherings of up

to 50 people; restaurants resuming full operation; bars reopening
with social distancing requirements; non-essential businesses
resuming operations with social distancing requirements; and post-
secondary education institutions may resume operation.
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d. Phase Three. Phase Three will resume all business activity and
gatherings, with minimal protective and preventative measures in
place for the general public and more protective measures for
vulnerable populations.
2. Progression through the Phases. The Department of Health Services

shall assess the most up-to-date data to determine when it is appropriate
to progress to the next Phase. To move to the next Phase, the state must
make progress toward the goals identified below as Core Responsibilities
and meet the Gating Criteria.
a. Core Responsibilities. The state must show progress or

advancement in the following areas:
i. Testing. Every Wisconsin resident who has symptoms of

COVID-19 has access to a lab test. Results will be reported to
the patient and public health officials within 48 hours of
collection. The ultimate goal is 85,000 tests per week or
approximately 12,000 tests per day.
ii. Tracing. Increase contact tracing by up to 1,000 people and

implement technology solutions to ensure everyone who is
infected or exposed will safely isolate or quarantine.
iii. Tracking. Building on systems used to track influenza and

the COVID-19 pandemic, track the spread of COVID-19 and
report on the Wisconsin Gating Criteria and other related
metrics.
iv. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Procure PPE and

other necessary supplies to support health care and public
safety agencies.
v. Health Care Capacity. Assess the need for and readiness to

support surge capacity for our healthcare system.
b. Gating Criteria. The state must meet the following Gating Criteria,
based on state-wide public health data:
i. Symptoms:
1. Downward trajectory of influenza-like illnesses reported

within a 14-day period; and
2. Downward trajectory of COVID-19-like syndromic cases

reported in a 14-day period.
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ii. Cases: Downward trajectory of positive tests as a percent of
total tests within a 14-day period.
iii. Hospitals:
1. Treatment of all patients without crisis care;
2. Robust testing programs in place for at-risk healthcare

workers; and
3. Decreasing numbers of infected healthcare workers.
3. Interim progress within a Phase. In addition to progressing through each

Phase above, the Department of Health Services, in consultation with the
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, shall issue additional
orders to reduce restrictions on certain businesses or sectors if it is
determined that removing the restrictions will have minimal impact on the
state's ability to meet its Core Responsibilities and Gating Criteria.
4. Local orders. The Department of Health Services, in consultation with

local health officials, may address localized outbreaks with a localized
order. Such order may include adjusting the Phase or instituting tailored
restrictions based on the needs of a particular location, county, or region.
5. Safer at Home remains in effect. Nothing in this Order modifies, alters,

or supersedes Emergency Orders #12 and #28, Safer at Home Order.
However, orders instituting the phases under Section 2 and interim orders
reducing restrictions under Section 3 may be issued prior to the expiration
of Emergency Order #28, if appropriate under the criteria stated above.
6. Severability. If any provision of this Order or its application to any person

or circumstance is held to be invalid, then the remainder of the Order,
including the application of such part or provision to other persons or
circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and
effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable.
7. Supremacy. This Order supersedes any local order that is in conflict with
s order.
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State of Wisconsin

Department of Health Services

EMERGENCY ORDER #31

WHEREAS, in December, 2019, a novel strain of the coronavirus was

WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Governor Tony Evers declared a public

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump proclaimed a

WHEREAS, COVID-19 is present throughout Wisconsin, with people

WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, I, Andrea Palm, Secretary-designee of the

WHEREAS, the Safer at Home Order is working to flatten the curve of

WHEREAS, we know that the Safer at Home Order is working to prevent

WHEREAS, President Donald Trump's Guidelines for Opening Up America

WHEREAS, as we have seen, the public health situation can evolve

NOW THEREFORE, I, Andrea Palm, Department of Health Services

1. Phases. Wisconsin shall adopt a phased approach to re-opening its

a. Safer at Home. Currently in effect, as established m Emergency

b. Phase One. Phase One will include allowing mass gatherings of up

c. Phase Two. Phase Two will include allowing mass gatherings of up

2. Progression through the Phases. The Department of Health Services

a. Core Responsibilities. The state must show progress or

i. Testing. Every Wisconsin resident who has symptoms of

ii. Tracing. Increase contact tracing by up to 1,000 people and

iii. Tracking. Building on systems used to track influenza and

iv. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Procure PPE and

v. Health Care Capacity. Assess the need for and readiness to

1. Downward trajectory of influenza-like illnesses reported

2. Downward trajectory of COVID-19-like syndromic cases

1. Treatment of all patients without crisis care;

2. Robust testing programs in place for at-risk healthcare

3. Decreasing numbers of infected healthcare workers.

3. Interim progress within a Phase. In addition to progressing through each

4. Local orders. The Department of Health Services, in consultation with

5. Safer at Home remains in effect. Nothing in this Order modifies, alters,

6. Severability. If any provision of this Order or its application to any person

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