MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Market is fully closing to the public amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, it announced Wednesday.
"Based on the new guidelines set out by the State, the market has no choice but to enforce a full closure to the public, effective immediately, until further notice. This includes customers for carry-out and to-go orders," a news release says.
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Some of the Public Market vendors are exploring curbside pickup and delivery options for customers, and more information will be released in the coming days. Vendors are also planning to donate existing food and other products to many of their employees, as well as first responder groups and food pantries.
I can speak for all of us at the market when I say we will continue to work tirelessly to help steer us through this situation and eventually reopen with the same vigor and energy that people have grown to expect from us.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank everyone who supported, and continues to support us throughout this period. We want everyone to stay healthy and safe.
Gov. Tony Evers announced a ban on public gatherings of 10 people or more Tuesday afternoon.