New Order Requires Face Coverings in Dane County, Madison Monday

People in Dane County will have to wear a face mask indoors starting Monday to prevent the spread of coronavirus.  Public Health Madison and Dane County issued the emergency order today (Tuesday) requiring everyone over age five to wear a face covering in an enclosed building.  Director of Public Health Janel Heinrich said, “given the current number of COVID-19 infections in our county, we need to all be wearing face coverings every time we leave the house.” The mask must cover a person’s nose and mouth in public.  Dane County closed bars for indoor service and restricted the size of gatherings as confirmed cases among younger residents rose.