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Changes to Public Health Orders Related to COVID-19 February 25, 2021 Summary ➔Changes to the current public health orders will take effect on March 1, 2021. ➔Due to improving metrics around the state (case counts, hospitalizations, etc.), changes to the next round of orders include: ◆Elimination of Order #3 (salons, barber shops, cosmetology, etc.) Please note, these businesses shall still comply with the statewide mask protocol provided in Order ◆Further easing of restrictions on indoor and outdoor events. ◆Further easing of restrictions on organized sports and artistic performances. ◆Further easing of restrictions on restaurants. ◆Easing of requirements for staff screening logs and signage. Additional detail on the changes to each public health order is provided below. Changes to Public Health Order #1 ➔Further easing restrictions on restaurants and theaters. Groups of up to 10 will now be permitted to sit together, up from 8 (see Order #2 as well). ➔Buffets and self-service will be allowed in restaurants. ➔Staff screening logs and signage requirements will be relaxed. Changes to Public Health Order #2 ➔Gatherings (without required distancing between groups) are limited to 50 individuals (previously 25). ➔Indoor events may allow up to 25% of venue capacity with a maximum of 1,000 people (up from 500). Groups of up to 10 will now be permitted to sit together, up from 8. ➔Outdoor events may allow up to 50% of venue capacity with a maximum of 2,000 people (up from 1,000). Groups of up to 10 will now be permitted to sit together, up from 8. ➔Participants in organized sporting events and artistic performances shall not congregate in groups larger than 50 individuals (up from 25). Changes to Public Health Order #3 ➔Order #3 will be eliminated, however these businesses shall still comply with the statewide mask protocol provided in Order Continuation of Statewide Order for Mask Use (Public Health Order ➔Use of masks statewide will continue with this round of orders. Wyoming Department of Health I Page 1