On Wednesday, Governor Walz extended the StayHomeMN Order to continue through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2020. The extension will aid in the continuing Minnesota’s success in slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus across the state. The order also allows the state to continue their preparations for the pandemic including building new hospital capacity and purchasing ventilators and masks, as well as planning how to protect those who are most at risk The extended also aids in expanding testing and freeing up time for health care to develop critical treatment responses to combat the virus.
*Minnesotans may leave their residences only to perform any of the following necessary activities. While outside of their homes, people should continue practicing social distancing:
*Relocation to ensure safety, such as relocating to a different location if your home is unsafe due to domestic violence, sanitation, or reasons related to essential operations.
*Health and safety activities, such as obtaining emergency services or medical supplies.
*Outdoor activities, such as walking, hiking, running, biking, hunting, or fishing.
*Necessary supplies and services, such as getting groceries, gasoline, or carry-out.
*Essential intrastate and interstate travel, such as returning to a home from outside this state.
*Care of others, such as caring for a family member, friend, or pet in another household.
*Displacement, such as moving between emergency shelters if you are without a home.
*Moving or relocation, such as moving to a new home or place of residence.
*Voting, including all local and state elections.
*Funerals, providing that no more than ten attendees are gathered and strict social distancing is enforced.
*Tribal activities and lands, such as activities by members within the boundaries of their tribal reservation.
“What we are doing is working, Minnesota,” said Governor Walz. “We are taking this seriously, and we are staying home. While Minnesota is showing lower rates of infections than our peers across the country, now is not the time to let up or allow that trajectory to change.
Updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota are available at mn.gov/covid19/.
