Current state of COVID-19 calls for additional action
Statement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic November 12, 2020
In recent weeks, the state of COVID-19 in our city, county and throughout all of Wisconsin has worsened. The number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths continues to rise with no immediate end in sight. Our hospital systems are on the verge of being overwhelmed, and health leaders are continuing to plead with residents to take this virus seriously.
In light of this, I’m sponsoring legislation (requested by the Milwaukee Health Department) that will be discussed at the Public Safety & Health Committee meeting today allowing for bars and restaurants in violation of public health orders to receive an increased fine of up to $5,000. Additionally, the city will increase compliance and enforcement checks at businesses.
While many businesses in Milwaukee have submitted COVID-19 safety plans and are taking proper precautions, even a small handful not enforcing mask mandates or other health orders is unacceptable given the current state of affairs.
We must all do our part and continue working together to limit the spread of this virus so we can come out of this pandemic a stronger and healthier city on the other side.
More about the Coronavirus Pandemic
- WI Daily: 539 New COVID-19 Cases - Urban Milwaukee - Mar 3rd, 2021
- City Aims To Vaccinate Every Educator In Two Weeks - Graham Kilmer - Mar 3rd, 2021
- NEW: Senator Johnson Plans to Delay COVID Relief Through Senate Stunt - Opportunity Wisconsin - Mar 3rd, 2021
- Evers Says Schools May Need Summer Classes - Shawn Johnson - Mar 3rd, 2021
- City Hires Private Firm To Track COVID-19 Violations - Graham Kilmer - Mar 3rd, 2021
- Racine Prison Quarantines Entire Housing Unit - Isiah Holmes - Mar 3rd, 2021
- WI Daily: 324 New COVID-19 Cases - Urban Milwaukee - Mar 2nd, 2021
- 34 Vaccine Doses Spoil at Wisconsin Center - Jeramey Jannene - Mar 2nd, 2021
- 8.7% of State Now Fully Vaccinated - Graham Kilmer - Mar 2nd, 2021
- Statement from the Milwaukee Health Department - City of Milwaukee Health Department - Mar 2nd, 2021
Read more about Coronavirus Pandemic here
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