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Changes to Public Health Orders Related to COVID-19 February 2021 Summary ➔The statewide mask protocol will continue. ➔Changes to the current public health orders will take effect on February 15, 2021 and will expire on February 28, 2021. ➔Due to improving metrics around the state (case counts, hospitalizations, etc.), changes to the next round of orders include: ◆Further easing of restrictions on restaurants. ◆Further easing of restrictions on gyms. ◆Easing of restrictions on indoor and outdoor events. ◆Easing of restrictions on organized sports and artistic performances. Additional detail on the changes to each public health order is provided below. Continuation of Statewide Order for Mask Use (Public Health Order Use of masks statewide will continue with this round of orders. Changes to Public Health Order #1 ➔Further easing restrictions on restaurants and theaters. Groups of up to 8 will now be permitted to sit together, up from 6. ➔Further easing of restrictions on gyms. Remove the limit of 1 person per 120 square feet. Patrons must remain at least 6 feet during their workout. Changes to Public Health Order #2 ➔Gatherings (without required distancing between groups) are limited to 25 individuals (previously 10). ➔Indoor events may allow up to 25% of venue capacity with a maximum of 500 people (up from 250). Groups of up to 8 will now be permitted to sit together, up from 6. ➔Outdoor events may allow up to 50% of venue capacity with a maximum of 1,000 people (up from 500). Groups of up to 8 will now be permitted to sit together, up from 6. ➔Participants in organized sporting events and artistic performances shall not congregate in groups larger than 25 individuals (up from 12). Changes to Public Health Order #3 ➔There are no changes to public health order #3 at this time. Wyoming Department of Health I Page 1