He noted that in some hospitals, COVID-19 patients are already taking up half the beds, and pointed out that increases in hospitalizations and deaths usually lag several weeks behind increases in infection rates. DEED is working closely with the U.S. Department of Labor, the Walz-Flanagan Administration, and the Minnesota Legislature to take proactive steps to ensure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic do not cause unnecessary burdens on employers and workers in Minnesota. We’ll continue to update this FAQ as new questions — and answers — arise.’. ACROSS MINNESOTA — Minnesota Gov. “The Governor needs to allow our businesses to safely reopen their doors, and stop punishing our hospitality industry when the data does not support their continued closure,” says House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown. Data in these graphs are based on the Minnesota Department of Health's cumulative totals released at 11 a.m. daily. REOPENING MINNESOTA: Click here for a list of COVID-19 restrictions, postponements statewide. They said the new measures are intended to tamp down our current rate of unabated community spread, and put the state in a better position to have the capacity to continue to care for sick patients. What will this mean for your day-to-day life? The Minnesota Department of Health on Monday reported five new deaths from COVID-19 and 1,550 newly reported positive COVID-19 tests. He ordered residents not to hold gatherings with people from other households, and said indoor dining will also be halted. If we don't do that, and we continue to spread, we will with absolute certainty put our hospitals at risk, and those that need the care, as well as the care providers.". Walz also shared what the state has learned about how the virus spreads since the beginning of the pandemic, repeating guidance that the most dangerous activities are indoor gatherings with multiple, unmasked people who are close together for an extended period of time. Retail, salons, places of worship, other activities will operate under restrictions already in place. Week Day, a first-grader at Parkside Elementary in Marshall in southwestern Minnesota … A Minnesota six-year-old with no underlying conditions died this week from complications of coronavirus. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Wednesday that he's relaxing COVID-19 restrictions for Minnesota bars and restaurants, which have been closed to … Gov. Wedding ceremonies and funeral services are still allowed, provided facilities adhere to restrictions already in place that limit occupancy to no more than 50 percent of capacity, with a maximum of 250 attendees, in indoor or outdoor spaces. COVID-19 Information for Minnesotans We know that the COVID-19 pandemic creates a number of new challenges for businesses, workers, and government. Businesses may permit up to five members of the public inside at a time to pick up their orders. You make MPR News possible. “It took us 29 weeks to get the first 100,000 cases. November 19, 2020 / 7:55 AM It will also notify people you have been near if you have a positive COVID-19 test. COVIDaware MN helps protect you and our community, while ensuring your privacy. Final phase of ending America's war in Afghanistan begins, Four Crew Dragon astronauts head home from space station. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Minnesota is hitting a crisis point in its COVID-19 spread. (St. Paul MN-) The Minnesota Department of Health Saturday reported 1723 additional cases of COVID-19 and 10 covid-related deaths. She was concerned the measure passed the House in the late-night hours last week when many people were in bed. For the most part, outdoor activities are restricted to the same degree as indoor activities. Most prominently, the state is telling Minnesotans not to gather with anyone outside of their immediate household, just a week before the Thanksgiving holiday. Under current Minnesota law, forgiven PPP loan amounts and related expenses are treated as described below.We will be updating and adding new FAQs as needed going forward. Ericka Trinh, owner of Anh's Hairstylists, temporarily closed the salon in March when the state's stay-at-home order took effect. The Minnesota State Law Library is open by appointment only. Meanwhile, more than 1,600 people in the state are hospitalized with the virus — the highest number since the pandemic began. According to MDH, the new positive COVID-19 cases in Minnesota reported on Wednesday moved the state's total to 572,025 since pandemic record-keeping began. Ryan Dickey shoots hoops by himself while wearing a mask at Lifetime Fitness in Chanhassen on Wednesday. Places of worship are not impacted by the closures. RESTAURANTS: Click here for a map of restaurants offering curbside or … "It took us 29 weeks to get the first 100,000 cases," he said. Tim Walz has rolled out new curbs intended to stem the “uncontrolled community spread” of the disease over the next four weeks. A gift of $17 makes a difference. The 1,197 newly reported cases were out of 23,364 tests, a 5.1% positivity rate. Share your questions here, and we’ll track down the answer. Tim Walz has rolled out new curbs intended to stem the “uncontrolled community spread” … Walz is calling this a four-week “dial-back” on certain activities. Gov. “Now, that looks like a good day.”. And state officials are concerned that the current spike in cases will soon translate to similar spikes in hospitalizations, intensive care admissions and deaths. Tim Walz is set to impose new coronavirus restrictions on the state. In just the last week, four days have seen daily new case numbers over 7,000. Find the latest information here. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday announced new restrictions in response to a recent surge in coronavirus cases. The most notable new restriction is a prohibition on social gatherings among people who are not members of the same household — even if social distancing can be maintained. Travelers make their way through the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport last week. Face Coverings: Face coverings are required in all court facilities. Walz explained that these restrictions are being put in place because of the exponential growth in reported COVID-19 cases throughout the entire state. Minnesota's guidelines currently limit private social gatherings to 10 people in a home and 25 people outside. The new representative-elect for Shakopee has vowed to flout the new COVID-19 rules introduced by Gov. What employers should know about new COVID-related leave rules. However, beginning on Nov. 20 at 11:59 p.m., celebrations, receptions, private parties or other social gatherings connected to weddings and funerals are not allowed. Minnesota loosens bar rules put in place for the coronavirus October 8, 2020 GMT MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported the second highest number of daily COVID-19 hospital admissions, on the same day the … Walz noted that two weeks ago, the state was 21st in infection rate per capita. Share This; Subscribe: COVID-19 updates; Minnesota COVID-19 Response; COVID-19 Public Hotline: For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call 1-833-431-2053 While bars and restaurants will be closed to in-person service, they will still be allowed to offer takeout, delivery and walk-up or drive-thru service. Tim Walz announced tougher restrictions Wednesday evening to slow the spread of the coronavirus after a surge in COVID-19 cases throughout November. We know we can make a difference.”. That applies to gathering with anyone outside your immediate household, indoors or outdoors, planned or spontaneous. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,197 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths Monday. Minnesota's new COVID-19 restrictions will shut down indoor dining at bars and restaurants, close gyms and entertainment centers, and put organized sports on hold for four weeks. Indoor fitness centers will also be closed, and any organized adult and youth sports are suspended. Here’s what you need to know about the new rules, 'There aren’t enough of us to fill that need', new curbs intended to stem the “uncontrolled community spread” of the disease. Now, he said, it's in the top 10. A woman wears a face mask as she walks a dog around Bloomington's Normandale Lake in April. As hospitals fill, staffing becomes biggest challenge, Critical care doctors already feeling effects of COVID surge, How it compares with other diseases in 5 charts. Minnesota added 699 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 to its statewide tally on Sunday, and 22 new deaths, just a day before the state’s stay-at-home order is … It took only the next six weeks to get to 200,000 cases. A number of businesses and gathering places will also be closed to the public, including: Restaurants, bars, coffee shops, tobacco product shops, Public pools, gyms, fitness and rec centers, indoor sports facilities, indoor and outdoor exercise facilities, martial arts facilities, dance and exercise studios, Theaters, concert halls, festivals, vendor fairs, museums, performance venues, stadiums, arcades, bowling alleys. This includes sports offered by the Minnesota State High School League, as well as dance, cheerleading, and other sports offered by organizations outside schools. / CBS News. PAUL -- Minnesota saw another small spike in new COVID-19 cases. The state reported on Tuesday nearly 6,000 more COVID-19 cases and 26 more deaths. Individual donations are behind the clarity in coverage from our reporters across the state, stories that connect us, and conversations that provide perspectives. In the meantime, Minnesota’s hospital system and workers are buckling under the flood of cases, and simply cannot handle the influx of patients. The article has been updated with the correct guidance. What about major life and religious events, like weddings and funerals? COVIDaware MN: Minnesota's COVID-19 Exposure Notification System. The restrictions, which will be in place on Thanksgiving, target a number of social activities, including gatherings between households, indoor dining and youth sports. Diners eat under heaters on a patio Wednesday at The Gnome restaurant in St. Paul. Receptions, private parties and other celebrations are also prohibited, and even outdoor events and gatherings with large numbers of people are being put on hold. Under the new rules, people can still participate in activities like hiking, biking, picnicking, skiing and hunting — but only with members of their own household. Virtual alternatives are also strongly encouraged. That means the dine-in prohibition will begin the next day: Saturday, Nov. 21. The new rules recommend “that Minnesotans refrain from unnecessary out-of-state travel” for the next four weeks, but do not forbid it. Is this a pause? This includes indoor and outdoor gatherings, both private and public. Restaurants aren’t allowed to offer dining inside or outside. Tim Walz signed a new executive order Friday, further loosening some of the state's COVID-19 restrictions on … Tim Walz from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18. Meanwhile, there have been a total of 2.54 million COVID … As COVID surges, Minnesota dials it back. While he acknowledges the new restrictions are “significant and difficult,” he said this new set of rules is not the same as the “stay-at-home” orders that he issued in March. This does not include programs offered by child care providers, or participation in sports or recreational activities within a single household. Supermarkets, stores, salons and barber shops will also remain open. The new rules are scheduled to expire Dec. 18 at 11:59 p.m. And it’s going to take less than three weeks to get to 300,000,” Walz said as he announced the new restrictions. Tim Walz last week by holding a gathering at his home ahead of Thanksgiving. Get our free mobile app The Minnesota Department of Health says there were 2,167 new positives and 10 more deaths reported Thursday. Minnesota law generally conforms to the Internal Revenue Code, as amended through December 31, 2018. Share it with us and we’ll try to track down the answer. Wedding receptions, celebrations and private parties are also not allowed under the new orders, though wedding ceremonies, funerals and other religious events are allowed if they follow current capacity and social distancing rules. COVIDaware MN runs on your smartphone and notifies you if you have been near someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Help ensure MPR remains a resource that brings Minnesotans together. 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