Governor Announces Three Steps In Easing COVID Restrictions & Ending Mask Mandate
Right now Governor Walz is addressing Minnesotans and announcing the next three steps in easing COVID-19 restrictions. Most restrictions will end May 28 and the statewide masking mandate will end July 1 or before.
Here is a summary of the steps:
May 7:
No limits/masks for outdoor events, except masks at large venues with over 500 people.
No early bar and restaurant closing time.
May 28:
Remaining limits end, including restrictions on indoor events expect when there are more than 500 people.
Capacity restrictions end but businesses must have a safety plan guided by a universal state guidance document.
July 1 or earlier:
Statewide masking mandate dropped no later than July 1, but earlier if we reach 70% vaccination.
Join MnRA and partners Walgreens, Sen. Sandy Pappas. Rep. Rena Moran, City of St. Paul and Ramsey County for a free vaccine clinic this Saturday at St. Paul's Frogtown Community Center. Learn more here!
www.mnretail.org/covid-19
MnRA's COVID-19 resource page for retailers updated daily at https://www.mnretail.org/covid-19. Visit the page for state and federal updates as well as links to resources.
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