No 'Safer At Home' Order For Most Of Racine County

RACINE COUNTY, WI — If you live outside the City of Racine in Racine County, you're able to go to a bar, restaurant and a host of other businesses, Racine County health officials say.

“With the Safer at Home order no longer in effect, it’s crucial that individuals and businesses adhere to smart practices and that individuals exercise safe behaviors so that we can prevent COVID-19 illness and deaths while supporting citizens who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic,” said Margaret Gesner, Health Officer for the Central Racine County Department in a statement.

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Businesses are urged to adhere to social distancing-related guidelines which include:

• All retail establishments should limit the number of customers and staff to no more than 50 percent of store capacity.
• All restaurants should limit the number of customers and staff to 50 percent of establishment capacity. There should be no more than 6 people per table; tables should be arranged so that patrons at a given table are at least 6 feet from patrons at any other table.
• Bars should limit the number of staff and customers to 50 percent capacity.
• Mass gatherings whether indoor or outdoor should be limited to 50 persons or 25 percent of capacity, whichever is greater.
• Large venues and businesses should be limited to 4 people per 1000 square feet.
• Places of public amusement whether indoor or outdoor should be limited to 50 people or 25 percent capacity, whichever is greater.
• Festivals and fairs scheduled should be cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled for now.
• Failure by entities or locations to adhere to social distancing guidelines that results in people being infected or suspected of being infected may result in the spread of COVID-19 and further restrictions on those specific entities or location

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