Gov. Tim Walz COVID-19 Update: May 26, 2020

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May 26, 2020

Below is an update on the COVID-19 pandemic as it pertains to Minnesota as of 5:00 PM on 5/26/2020.

Updates from the Governor

Department of Health officials today announced that over Memorial Day Weekend, the Minnesota National Guard completed nearly 10,000 COVID-19 tests at six sites across the state. Minnesotans were able to get a free test without insurance or symptoms. Any Minnesotan with symptoms is encouraged to continue to find a testing location in their community and get a test.

Stay Safe MN

Minnesotans have made great sacrifices to protect their neighbors by staying home, and each step Minnesota takes to return to a new normal brings risk and responsibility for all. The Walz-Flanagan Administration continues to urge all Minnesotans to limit in-person interactions with people outside of their households, wear a mask, maintain social distance, stay home when they’re sick, and continue to telework whenever possible. Minnesotans at heightened risk to stay home except for essential activities and strongly encouraged to stay home.

Everyone can work to reduce the spread of COVID-19

  • Wear masks when in public. 10-50% of virus carriers are asymptomatic wearing masks helps control the virus and has been shown to lower COVID-19 spread.
  • Avoid enclosed spaces with groups of people, where the virus can linger in the air for long periods of time.
  • Get tested if you have cold or flu-like symptoms – Find testing locations.
  • Stay six feet away from others.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or sleeve, or a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands afterwards.
  • Washing your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom or before eating. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your face – especially your eyes, nose and mouth – with unwashed hands.
  • Up-to-date guidance is available from the Department of Health.

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