Mask Mandate Lifted In Minnesota

Eden Prairie MN

15 May, 2021

10:27 AM

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Press release from the City of Eden Prairie: May 14, 2021 In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) new mask guidance announced yesterday, Gov. Tim Walz announced he is signing an executive order effective today ending the statewide mask mandate. The City of Eden Prairie does not have a mask mandate in place and will continue to follow executive orders issued by the governor and COVID-19 guidance provided by the CDC Effective today, residents visiting City facilities are no longer required to wear face coverings or physically distance The CDC recommends those who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing masks indoors Private businesses may still require face masks inside their facilities and the public should follow those requirements Minnesota's Safe Learning Plan, along with the existing face covering guidance for schools and child care settings, remain in effect COVID-19 vaccines are now available to residents ages 12 and over, visit mn.gov/COVID19/Vaccine to learn more and sign up. This press release was produced by the City of Eden Prairie. The views expressed here are the author's own.