More nonessential businesses allowed to reopen Wednesday

MADISON (WKOW) -- Restrictions will be eased for more nonessential businesses Wednesday, including dog groomers and outdoor recreational rental companies.

Gov. Tony Evers shut down nonessential businessesin March to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

In anEmergency Order signed Monday, nonessential businesses are allowed to do curbside drop-off of goods and animals.

This will allow businesses like dog groomers, small engine repair shops, upholstery businesses, and others to safely open.

The order will also allow outdoor recreational rentals, such as boats, golf carts, kayaks, ATVs, and other similar recreational vehicles.

Additionally, automatic or self-service car washes would be able to operate.

All of these businesses must operate free of contact with customers by providing payment options online or over the phone, enact proper disinfecting practices, and operations must be able to be performed by one staff member.

Emergency Order #34 is available HERE and goes into effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2020. 

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