COVID-19 Restrictions Loosened On Wauwatosa Restaurants, Bars
WAUWATOSA, WI — More people are now allowed in Wauwatosa bars, restaurants and local businesses after city health officials relaxed coronavirus-related restrictions Thursday.
In a news release issued Thursday afternoon, the Wauwatosa Health Department transitioned the city to Phase C of their public health guidelines.
Under the latest guidelines, public gatherings are now allowed to have up to 50 people. Examples of large events and gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies.
Retail stores, spas, salons and fitness centers are now allowed to open up at 50 percent capacity. Restaurants and bars are now allowed to open to 75 percent capacity, under the city's latest health phase.
"The threat of COVID-19 is still very much alive in Wauwatosa, and throughout Southeast Wisconsin. It is up to each of us to play our part in protecting ourselves, our families, our customers, and our community moving forward. It is strongly recommended that individuals continue to follow physical distancing and protective measures," Wauwatosa officials said.
This article originally appeared on the Wauwatosa Patch
