Walz orders Minnesota to stay home 2 weeks to slow COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz has ordered Minnesotans to stay at home for two weeks to slow the spread of the coronavirus and prevent it from overwhelming the health care system.

The “stay at home” order begins at midnight Friday. He says the restrictions are critical to buy time and will save lives.

People will still be allowed to go out to shop for essential needs, including food and liquor, see their doctors and buy gas. But the governor extended his order closing bars and restaurants to May 1. Takeout and delivery is still allowed.

Schools will launch distance learning Monday.

 

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