June 20, 2020</strong
Updates from the Governor
The Governor and Lt. Governor are extremely disappointed in how the special legislative session concluded.
Last night, the Governor and Lt. Governor were deep in negotiations regarding police accountability and reform, federal funding to bring relief to communities across the state impacted by COVID-19, the Local Jobs & Projects Plan, and more—and Senate Republicans ended the legislative session and went home without reaching a consensus on creating real change and bringing economic relief to Minnesotans.
One of the administration’s key session priorities did get across the finish line: Increases for child care support, especially in Greater Minnesota. This will bring relief to families across the state. But there’s much more work to do. The Governor and Lt. Governor stand ready to continue this work to create real change for Minnesotans.
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.
Resources
- Visit mn.gov/covid19 to learn more about Minnesota’s COVID-19 Response and Preparation
- Find a testing location in your community
- CDC Situation Updates
- Apply for Unemployment Insurance
- Minnesota Department of Health Updates
- About COVID-19