(St. Paul)– Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Wednesday a mandate that requires Minnesotans to wear a face covering in indoor businesses and indoor public settings. During his afternoon press conference, Walz says that this is the simplest way to fight COVID-19…
“And this is the way, the cheapest, the most effective way, for us to open up our businesses, for us to get our kids back in school, for us to keep our grand kids healthy, and for us to get back that life that we all miss so much. We know that the three most critical things in slowing the transmission of covid and keeping people safe is wearing a mask, washing your hands, and social distancing. The good news is those cost us almost nothing.”
The executive order takes effect on Saturday, July 25. Individuals with medical conditions or disabilities that make it unreasonable to maintain a face covering are exempt from this order. Also children five years old and under are also excempt.
Any individual who willfully violates this order will be guilty of a petty misdemeanor that can be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.
