Face of a woman wearing face mask looking sad in outdoor background. Copy space. Covid-19 concept
If the Assembly votes to overturn the governor’s mask mandate today (Thursday), Wisconsin becomes one of only 10 states without a mask mandate.
Local ordinances will still mandate mask-wearing in some parts of the state.
More than two dozen public health organizations are urging the Legislature to reconsider the vote.
Health experts worldwide recommend wearing masks as one of the main steps to take to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Senate members voted 18-to-13 to overturn the governor’s emergency order Tuesday.
