Milwaukee Moving To Phase 4 Of COVID-19 Plan: What It Means

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee has moved to Phase 4 in its COVID-19 Safey Plan, meaning a further loosening of restrictions on area businesses and social gatherings.

The changes become official on Wednesday, and will remain in effect for 14 days as city officials and local health workers continue to monitor COVID-19's spread in the city, as well as hospital capacity, testing rates and personal protective equipment availability in the city.

Here are the changes that will go into effect on July 1.

Beaches – All individuals and pets shall comply with Physical Distancing and ProtectiveMeasure Requirements. Team and contact sports on public beaches remain prohibited.

Chartered Fishing Excursions – Must be the least of the three: 1) 50 percent of the total occupancy of the location, 2) one person for every 30 square feet or 3) 250 people.

Child Care Settings including Youth Programs – 75 percent capacity

Faith based gatherings – Must be the lesser of the three: 1) 50 percent of the total occupancy of
the location, 2) one person for every 30 square feet or 3) 250 people.

Garage Sales, Rummage and Yard Sales - Must be the lesser of the three: 1) 50 percent of the total occupancy of the location, 2) one person for every 30 square feet or 3) 250 people.

Gatherings in Homes or Public Venues – Must be the lesser of the three: 1) 50 percent of the total occupancy of the location, 2) one person for every 30 square feet or 3) 250 people.

Gyms and Athletic Centers – Must be the lesser of the three: 1) 50 percent of the total occupancy of the location, 2) one person for every 30 square feet or 3) 250 people.

Hotels/Motels – 50 percent capacity; Pools, hot tubs, and exercise facilities are limited to the lesser of: 1) 50 percent of the total occupancy of the location, 2) one person for every 30 square feet or 3) 250 people.

Libraries – Must be the lesser of the three: 1) 50 percent of the total occupancy of the location, 2)
one person for every 30 square feet or 3) 250 people.

Places of amusement – Must be the lesser of the three: 1) 50 percent of the total occupancy of the
location, 2) one person for every 30 square feet or 3) 250 people.

Retail Establishments – 50 percent capacity

Restaurants/Bars – 50 percent capacity, though each will have the ability to operate without a capacity limit with a COVID-19 Safety Plan approved by the health department.

Salons/Spas – 1 client per service provider

Stores - 75 percent capacity

Youth Summer Programs – 75 percent capacity