Health officials say the recent surge in cases has diminished their ability to notify positive cases and close contacts in a timely manner and hinders their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Officials are also telling businesses to use the WEDC re-opening guidelines.
Bars and restaurants are being encouraged to offer take-out, curbside pickup, or delivery only, as well as closing indoor bars.
Outdoor gatherings should not be more than 10 people, and health officials are urging the community to not hold indoor gatherings.
Retail stores should limit the number of patrons who enter, and use mail delivery or curbside pick-up options.
Local health agencies are encouraging the following guidelines:
Physically distance at least 6 feet from people with whom you do not live.
Wear a cloth face mask, unless unable to wear one for medical reasons.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Indoors, do not gather with people outside of your household.
Outdoors, limit gatherings to 10 people or fewer, physically distance and wear face coverings.
Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days after return from travel.
If symptomatic, call your health care provider, get a test, and stay home while awaiting results
If you test positive for COVID-19 notify your place of businesses or school, as well as your close contacts right away, and instruct close contacts to quarantine for 14 days.
A close contact is defined as: Any individual who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days before the infected individual experienced symptoms, or any individual you touched (such as a hug or handshake) for any length of time starting from 2 days before the infected individual experienced symptoms.
Cooperate with public health officials if you have tested positive or are a close contact.
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