Oneida County will continue to follow the best information known at the time, including guidance from the state and national level. As more is learned about the virus and local impacts of the virus, guidance may change in order to protect the community.
Additionally, it is important to highlight that despite seemingly low infection rates, the risk for being sick and getting others sick with COVID-19 still exists and may increase with less stringent guidance in place and herd immunity not met. The Oneida County Health Department continues to encourage everyone to stay home as much as possible, only going out for essential needs, practice physical/social distancing, good hand hygiene, enhanced cleaning practices, and utilize cloth face coverings in public when physical/social distancing is difficult to do.
Please check back regularly for updates to guidelines and the addition of new documents.
Onward Oneida County provides Oneida County-specific data and guidance for how and when we can begin to allow people to interact in a safe way and incrementally reopen businesses using a phased approach.
It complements the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Badger Bounce Back Plan and the guidance provided by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation so everyone can understand their role in opening up our county.
Onward Oneida County Guidance
Reopening Oneida County Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: Onward Oneida County Plan and Toolkit
General Guidance – LAST UPDATED 6/11/2019
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) – (DHS) 5/27/2020
COVID-19 Facts: Protect Your Family – (DHS) 5/27/2020
COVID-19 Shopping Tips – (DHS) 5/27/2020
I have COVID-19. Is my pet at risk? – (DHS) 5/27/2020
Wash Your Hands – (DHS) 5/27/2020
Cleaning & Disinfecting after a confirmed COVID-19 case – (DHS) 5/27/2020
How to make a cloth face covering without sewing – (DHS) 5/27/2020
Mass Gatherings – (DHS) 6/2/2020
COVID-19: Avoid Illness – (DHS) 6/8/2020
Thank You for Wearing a Mask Signage – (DHS) 6/9/2020
Cover your Face to Stay Safe – (MCW) 6/11/2020
Coronavirus: Myths vs. Facts – (MCW) 6/11/2020
Caring for People Who Have or Might Have Coronavirus – (MCW) 6/11/2020
What is Social Distancing – (MCW) 6/11/2020
Taking Care of Yourself and Others – (MCW) NEW 6/11/2020
Sector Specific Guidance –
LAST UPDATED 8/31/2020
- Guidance for All Businesses
- Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Entertainment and Amusement
- Gyms and Fitness Centers
- Recommendations for Gyms and Fitness Facilities (WEDC) Updated 8/31/2020
- Hair and Nail Salons
- Massage & Bodywork
- Hospitality/Lodging
- Manufacturing
- Outdoor Gatherings
- Outdoor Recreation
- Recommendations for Outdoor Recreation (WEDC)
- Youth Sports
- Sport Specific Summer Guide (WIAA) NEW 6/29/20
- Youth Overnight Camps
- Considerations for Youth and Summer Camps (CDC) NEW 6/9/2020
- Youth Programs and Camps: Should you consider opening? (CDC) 5/18/2020
- Interim Guidance for Summer Camps (DHS) 5/27/2020
- Guidance for Recreational and Educational Camps during COVID-19 (DATCP) 5/20/2020
- American Camp Association’s Camp Operations Guide Summer 2020/
- Guidance for Beaches (DHS) 6/8/2020
- Professional Services
- Public Facilities
- Restaurants
- Considerations for Restaurants and Bars (CDC) NEW 7/17/20
- Keeping Safe Phase 2: Restaurants 1-pager (OCHD) 6/10/20
- Interim Guidance for Restaurants and Bars (CDC) 6/9/2020
- Restaurants and bars: Should you consider opening? (CDC) 5/18/2020
- Recommendations for Restaurant and Food Service Businesses (WEDC)
- Senior Meal Sites
- Retail Stores
- Schools
- Transportation
- Warehouse/Wholesale Trade
- Daycares and Youth Day Camps
- Travel
- Yard Sales
Tools to Support Safety –
LAST UPDATED 8/6/2020
- “When to Go to Work” Flowchart 5/19/2020
- Mask Required Sign NEW 8/6/20
- Mask Up Wisconsin Sign NEW 7/31/20
- Self-Monitoring Instruction Sheet and Self-Monitoring Form 5/19/2020
- Instructions for Wearing and Washing Cloth Face Coverings 5/19/2020
- Handwashing Signage 5/19/2020
- Tips for Staying Safe Signage 5/19/2020
- Physical Distancing Signage 5/19/2020
- Be Kind-Face Covering Signage 6/1/2020
- Checklist for Cleaning and Sanitation 6/2/2020
- Checklist – Before Opening, When Open, What to Do if Someone Gets Sick 6/2/2020
- Cleaning/Disinfecting/Sanitizing Awareness 6/2/2020
- Thank You for Wearing a Mask Signage 6/9/2020
- Sample Handwashing Policy
- Sample Sick Policy
Oneida County COVID-19 Related Press Releases
July 2020 – UPDATED 7/24/2020
- Catching Up on Overdue Vaccinations NEW 7/24/20
- OCHD Partners with Local Chambers to Fight COVID PR NEW 7/1/20
June 2020 – UPDATED 6/26/2020
- Oneida County Confirms 19th Case and Announces They Will No Longer Be Issuing Press Releases for Every Individual Who Tests Positive NEW 6/26/2020
- Oneida County Confirms 18th case NEW 6/25/2020
- Oneida County Confirms 17th case 6/15/20
- Oneida County Confirms 15th and 16th cases 6/13/2020
- Oneida County Confirms 14th Case 6/10/2020
- Oneida County Moves to Phase 2 of COVID-19 Reopening Guidance 6/9/2020
- Oneida County Confirms 13th Case 6/8/2020
- Oneida County Confirms 12th Case 6/4/2020
- Oneida County Confirms 11th Case 6/2/2020
- Tenth Case of COVID-19 confirmed in Oneida County 6/1/2020
April 2020
- Oneida County Health Department Environmental Health Program Support of Businesses During Safer At Home
- Campgrounds within Oneida County to open with guidelines to prevent spread of COVID-19
- Delayed Opening/Temporary Closure of All Campgrounds Within Oneida County
- Sixth Case of COVID-19 confirmed in Oneida County
- Safer at Home and Faith-Based Gatherings
- Oneida County Health Department Is Seeking Donations of Hand-Sewn Masks
- Fifth case of COVID-19 confirmed in Oneida County
- Fourth Case of COVID-19 confirmed in Oneida County
- CDC provides updated guidance on homemade masks
March 2020
- Second and third cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Oneida County
- Oneida County Requests Personal Protective Equipment Donations to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
- Emergency Order # 15 – Temporary Ban on Evictions & Foreclosures
- COVID-19 confirmed in Oneida County
- Governor Evers Direct DHS to Issue Safer At Home Order
- COVID-19 Update: DHS Issues Update to Order Prohibiting Mass Gatherings of 10 People or More
- Oneida County Health Department Plans to Increase Community Awareness of COVID-19
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing Criteria
- COVID-19 Update: Gov Evers Orders Scaling Down of All Child Care Settings
- Oneida County Health Department Recognizes Community Spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
- Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Limit Gatherings to Less than 10 People to Slow Spread of COVID-19
- COVID-19 Update: Global Travel on Cruise Ships UPDATED
- COVID-19 Update: DHS Issues Order Prohibiting Mass Gatherings for 50 People or More
- Call 211 Wisconsin System Assisting Oneida County
- COVID-19 Update: Reporting of new cases
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Update