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Gov. Walz Restricts Bar and Restaurant Hours to Combat COVID
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St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM NEWS) As expected, Governor Tim Walz today "turned back the dials" to counter the growing spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota
The governor and state health officials held a news briefing this afternoon to announce a number of new restrictions that they hope will slow the transmission of the new virus, particularly among people who are 18 to 35 years old. Walz says he has issued a new executive order that prohibits all bars and restaurants from serving food or drinks to customers after 10 PM, although takeout and delivery orders will be allowed. In addition, counter seating will be prohibited and capacity will be limited to 50-percent and 150 people overall beginning Friday night at 10 PM.
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St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM NEWS) As expected, Governor Tim Walz today "turned back the dials" to counter the growing spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota
The governor and state health officials held a news briefing this afternoon to announce a number of new restrictions that they hope will slow the transmission of the new virus, particularly among people who are 18 to 35 years old. Walz says he has issued a new executive order that prohibits all bars and restaurants from serving food or drinks to customers after 10 PM, although takeout and delivery orders will be allowed. In addition, counter seating will be prohibited and capacity will be limited to 50-percent and 150 people overall beginning Friday night at 10 PM.