Nigel Parry/Lowertown.info—Wednesday’s big news, of course, was Minnesota governor Tim Walz today signing “Executive Order 20-20 directing Minnesotans to stay at home and limit movements outside of their home beyond essential needs. This order takes effect at 11:59pm on Friday, March 27 and ends at 5:00pm on Friday, April 10.” Among other activities listed, permitted reasons to live your home include for “health and safety activities, such as obtaining emergency services or medical supplies; outdoor activities, such as walking, hiking, running, biking, hunting, or fishing; necessary supplies and services, such as getting groceries, gasoline, or carry-out; and care of others, such as caring for a family member, friend, or pet in another household.” More information about the Minnesota State’s response can be found at mn.gov/governor/covid-19. The following graphics explain the basics of the Stay At Home order.
Key Local Resources
- FREE TESTING
- GET VACCINATED
- Minnesota COVID-19 Situation Update - Minnesota Department of Health (MN DoH)
- Ramsey County COVID-19 Situation Update - Ramsey County
- St. Paul COVID-19 Public Information (Road closures, Free meal services, PPE donation locations, Testing locations, etc) - City of St. Paul
- Governor Tim Walz's Executive Orders
- Coronavirus Outbreak Information - Minnesota Department of Health (MN DoH)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Ramsey County
- Advice for People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 - Minnesota Department of Health (MN DoH)
- Community-level strategies to slow COVID-19 - Minnesota Department of Health (MN DoH)
- Coronavirus Almanac Special - from Twin Cities Public Television (TPT), including a helpful "How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus" article
Key National Resources
- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) - COVID-19 information
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation reports - Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction - a helpful podcast from CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Key International Resources
- World Health Organization (WHO) - COVID-19 information
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) daily situation reports (global and by country) - World Health Organization (WHO)