RACINE – The City of Racine this week removed indoor capacity limits for religious organizations from its list of regulations tied to stopping the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The city changed the limit in response to an April 9 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling clarified government response to public health emergencies […]
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City relaxes Safer Racine order
RACINE – City officials plan to loosen the Safer Racine ordinance restrictions, which will allow businesses to have more people in their establishments. The policy change takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, according to a press release by the City of Racine. Dottie-Kay Bowersox, the City of Racine Public Health Administrator, executed an emergency order […]
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Racine Public Health Department orders schools to close until Jan. 15
RACINE, WI – Schools within the City of Racine Public Health Department, including Racine, Wind Point, and Elmwood Park, have been ordered to close and switch to virtual learning. Part of the Safer Racine ordinance, the order takes effect on November 27 and is expected to last through January 15, according to a press release issued […]
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Racine begins enforcing COVID-19 mask ordinance
RACINE – The City of Racine will start enforcing its Safer Racine and mask ordinance as confirmed COVID-19 virus cases continue to climb locally. Up until Wednesday’s announcement, city health officials have generally declined to enforce the ordinances. Instead, they have allowed businesses and individuals to police themselves and respond to calls for complaints. Now, […]