FILE PHOTO: Democratic candidate for Governor Tim Walz participates in a gun violence prevention roundtable with former Representative Gabby Giffords in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., October 26, 2018. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
ST.PAUL, MN (KELO.com) –Yesterday, Governor Walz announced Executive Order 20-103, which is an extension of the four-week pause on certain activities to slow the spread of COVID-19. While some businesses can continue to offer goods and services in a safe manner, many others will again have to weather the challenge of adjusting their operations to “to-go” or virtual means.
Starting Dec. 19 at 11:59 p.m. to Jan. 10 at 11:59 p.m.:
- Outdoor dining may resume at 50% capacity, 100 people max. No indoor dining and bar service. Delivery, window, walk-up, or drive-up service is open and encouraged.
- Gyms, fitness and yoga studios, martial arts, and dance studios may open at 25% capacity, 100 people max. Masks are required at all times. 12 feet of distance must be maintained between patrons and between machines.
- Outdoor events and entertainment may open at 25% capacity, 100 people max, with 6 feet of distance between households.
- Organized sports for youth and adults are not allowed. Practices can resume January 4, 2021.
- Public pools and rec centers will be closed.
- Indoor entertainment venues will be closed.
- Receptions, celebrations, and private parties must be canceled or postponed. Weddings, funerals, and other similar planned ceremonies can be held with the current rules in place, but all receptions and gatherings connected to these ceremonies must be canceled or postponed.
- Social gatherings:
- Two households may gather indoors, 10 people max.
- Three households may gather outdoors, 15 people max.
- Masks are strongly encouraged and social distancing must be maintained.
Based on Minnesota’s evolving knowledge and understanding of the virus, the Safe Learning Plan for the 2020-21 School Year has been updated so that starting on January 18, every elementary school in Minnesota may choose to operate in person with additional safety measures.
(The Minnesota Department of Health contributed to this report.)
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