COVID-19 Guidance Updates for Travel and Public Restrooms

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COVID-19

DHS Guidance on Public Restrooms Now Available

This bulletin is being sent to local health officers, tribal health directors, public health nurses and staff, and key DPH staff.

DHS has posted guidance related to public bathrooms. This guidance identifies behaviors to lower the risk of catching or spreading the virus, provides additional recommendations for using a public restroom, and lists key strategies for maintaining bathroom facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Travel Guidance Updated

The DHS COVID-19 Travel page has been enhanced to include risk reduction messaging, extra planning considerations to account for quarantine/isolation requirements, and limiting group sizes.

State guidance around travel remains the same: Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick. DHS recommends Wisconsinites cancel or postpone all travel, including travel within the state.