There are numerous links that Minnesota residents can access to help better understand the requirements that have taken effect for different groups of people based up Gov. Tim Walz’s Emergency Executive Order 20-96.
The links include the full Executive Order as well as impacts on bars and restaurants, places of worship, the workplace, preparedness plans, family gatherings, recreational entertainment, hotels, weddings, funerals, COVID testing and frequently asked questions. These are some of the available links for those who wish to take a deeper dive into the impacts of COVID-19 as it relates to specific activities:
Governor Walz’s Executive Order 20-96: https://mn.gov/governor/assets/EO%2020-96%20Final_tcm1055-453621.pdf
Industry guidelines for safely reopening restaurants and bars (with new guidance on “Key Requirements” and updated limits on the size of social gatherings): https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/safedining.pdf
Frequently asked questions pertaining to bars, restaurants and other places of public accommodation: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/hospitalityfaq.pdf
Industry guidance for gyms and fitness centers: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/safegym.pdf
Preparedness plan requirements for faith-based communities (places of worship, weddings and funerals): https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/safefaith.pdf
Guidance for gatherings of faith-based communities, places of worship and ceremonies: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/guidefaith.pdf
Gathering requirements for celebrations and significant life events: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/safeevents.pdf
Preparedness plan requirements for recreational entertainment and meetings: http://dli.mn.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/COVID_19_preparedness_plan_requirements_guidelines_recreational_entertainment.pdf
COVID-19 recommendations for critical infrastructure businesses and industries: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/guidebusiessential.pdf
Interim guidance for hotel managers and owners: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/lodgingcleaning.pdf
What to do in an employee has COVID-19: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/sickemployee.pdf
What to do if you have had close contact with a person with COVID-19: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/contact.pdf
Planning a funeral/memorial service during COVID-19: https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/providers/mortsci/docs/planduringcovid.pdf
Child Care Information for Families and Providers: https://mn.gov/childcare/
New COVID-19 testing sites open across Minnesota: https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2020/covid111220.html
COVID-19 testing at home: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/athome.html
Saliva community testing sites: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/saliva.html