BROWN COUNTY (NBC 26) -- Following a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that said the Governor's administration exceeded its authority with the extended Safer at Home order, Brown County's Public Health Officer issued a new order for the county, saying it will continue to follow Safer at Home.
“This virus knows no boundaries, including county lines, and the most effective way to prevent, control and suppress COVID-19 is for State Officials and the State Legislature to work together and implement a statewide approach,” said Brown County Public Health Officer Anna Destree in a statement. “That has not occurred, and therefore reasonable and necessary local actions must be taken pursuant to the authority vested in me per Wis. Stat. Secs. 252.03 and 252.25. It would be irresponsible to do otherwise given the high number of positive cases found in Brown County.”
The county order, signed by Destree, says it will follow the previsions previously put in place by the state's Safer at Home order, until Wednesday, May 20, and applies to individuals and entities within Brown County. This new order for Brown County takes effect immediately. Violators could face a $500 fine.
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