By Dave Strandberg
May 6, 2021 11:25 AM
ST. PAUL, MN (MNN) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Thursday announced a three-step plan for ending COVID-related restrictions in the state.
Walz says limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings will be eased starting Friday with a goal of outdoor limits ending and indoor limits being curbed on May 28th.
In addition, Walz is aiming to end the mask mandate on July 1st–or sooner–if 70% of Minnesotans are vaccinated.
Walz says: “Our nation-leading vaccination effort has put us in a strong position to safely transition toward life as we used to know it and as cases recede, more people get vaccinated and vaccines are readily available to all who want it, we can confidently and safely set out our path back to normal.”
Walz Shares End Of MN COVID Restrictions, Mask Mandate Timelines
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Walz: All COVID business restrictions to end May 28, mask mandate to follow July 1
Minnesota will be reopened as of May 28.
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Gov. Tim Walz
All COVID-19 restrictions on businesses will be lifted completely by May 28, with the face mask mandate following by July, Gov. Tim Walz has announced.
The governor will confirm the three-phase at a noon press conference, with looser restrictions on outdoor and indoor gatherings starting as soon as Friday, before all COVID restrictions on businesses are brought to an end on May 28, before Memorial Day weekend.
That will be followed July 1 with the end of the face mask mandate – which could happen sooner if Minnesota reaches 70% of adults vaccinated.
By Doug Barrett
May 6, 2021 10:31 AM
Governor Tim Walz has outlined a three step plan to end Minnesota’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions by May 28
th. It also includes lifting the mask mandate once 70% of those over the age of 16 are vaccinated – or by July 1
st. Minnesota is currently on track to hit the 70% mark by the end of June.
As of noon tomorrow (Friday) limits for outdoor dining and events will end and mandatory closing times will no longer be in effect.
By May 28
th remaining capacity limits and distancing will come to an end for indoor events and gatherings. Face coverings will still be required for events that exceed 500 people.
WDIO Created: May 06, 2021 10:21 AM
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz shared a timeline for ending COVID-19 restrictions across the state Thursday.
The goal is to end nearly all restrictions by May 28th, and end the statewide mask mandate once 70% of Minnesotans age 16 years and older get their vaccine, or by July 1. It s been a long journey, but we did the things that needed to be done, Governor Walz said. Let s win this thing. Let s end this strong.
According to Walz, the timeline for ending restrictions will come in three phases.
The phases go as follows:
Phase One will begin on May 7. It includes initial steps to relax some restrictions, primarily in outdoor settings.
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