Washington County suspends all COVID-19 restrictions
Washington County executive Josh Schoemann announced that the county is ready for a full return to normal.
GERMANTOWN, Wis. – While some cities continue to have masking orders in place, a county in Wisconsin is abolishing all COVID-19 restrictions.
Washington County executive Josh Schoemann announced that the county is ready for a full return to normal. All state rules will not apply.
The decision means that each company in Washington County can decide for itself whether the masks need to be used. In the heart of Germantown, Main Street is now free of COVID-19 restrictions.
“We have 70% of our population aged 65 or over vaccinated. Everyone knows the CDC guidelines at this point. Hospitals are in great shape. At this point, I think people just need to follow their conscience and do what they think they need to do, “said Schoemann.
Josh Schoemann, Washington County executive
Friday, March 19 was declared “Local Eating Day” to encourage people to come back. Chaz Hastings welcomes customers to Jerry’s Old Town Inn – a mask that is no longer part of his uniform.
“I would say that 9 out of 10 people who enter our restaurant are more comfortable without the mask,” said Hastings.
Once the client threw his mask on the floor upon hearing the news of suspended restrictions. Although the masks are still recommended by the CDC, Hastings said that people in Germantown need a sense of normalcy.
“We had a lot of exciting conversations with people who were sometimes on edge with this whole thing,” said Hastings. “I think a tavern or restaurant that has a good vibe can really be a safe space for people.”
FOX6 News contacted the Washington Ozaukee Department of Public Health to inquire about its reaction to the county executive’s announcement, but received no response.
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