Gov. Walz and Lt. Gov. Flanagan Public Safety Update

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Updates from the Governor

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is working to help Minnesotans safely get back to the sports they love. On Friday, Governor Walz announced a careful turn of the dial to allow for more activity, which included updated guidance for youth and adult sports.

According to MDH, different sports carry different risks of COVID-19. These depend on how close people are, whether they share equipment, and other factors as guided by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic organizations, NCAA, and others. Different risk levels mean different precautions. See guidance for youth and adult sports, including the full list of sports at Stay Safe Guidance for Organized Sports.

MDH also announced Minnesota has averaged over 11,000 tests per day for the last five days. Tests are available and they’re a valuable tool to curb the spread of COVID-19. Find a provider near you.

Youth Sports

This afternoon, the Governor visited St. Paul businesses impacted by recent unrest in the Twin Cities to survey damage and to listen to their goals moving forward. The Governor continues to engage with impacted business owners, nonprofit leaders, community leaders, and local elected officials as we shift toward rebuilding after the events of the past two weeks.

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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