Just in case...isolation is for somebody who is already sick; quarantine is for somebody who has been in contact with somebody who was sick and may be ill without symptoms. Wisconsin Isolation and Quarantine. Wis. Stat. § 252.06 (1) (2003) Authority. The department or the local health officer acting on behalf of the department may require isolation of the patient, quarantine of contacts, concurrent and terminal disinfection, or modified forms of these procedures as may be necessary and which are determined by the department by rule. Wis. Stat. § 252.06(4)(b)2 (2003) Penalties. No person, other than a person authorized by the public health authority or agent of the public health authority, may enter an isolation or quarantine premises. A violation is subject to a fine not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment not to exceed 9 months, or both. Wis. Stat. § 252.06(10) (2003) Police Power and Limitations. Expenses for necessary medical care, food and other articles needed for the care of the infected person shall be charged against the person or whoever is liable for the persons support. Authority. Powers and duties allow the local board of health to establish quarantine ordinances.
Posted on: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:38:22 +0000
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