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June 15, 2020
In this issue
The next phase of reopening businesses in Minnesota began June 10. This new phase expands indoor and outdoor dining, and opens all public pools at 50% capacity. The Minnesota Executive Orders website provides links to all Executive Orders that have been signed. Executive Order 20-74 went into effect June 10.
The Stay Safe Guidance page has been updated with information for all business sectors.
The Safely Returning to Work website includes the following information:
Beginning on June 10, 2020
Restaurants and bars can reopen for indoor service as long as they:
- Have adopted and implemented a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
- Ensure a minimum of 6 feet of distance between tables
- Limit indoor occupant capacity to no more than 50% up to 250 persons
- Do not exceed 250 persons in outdoor spaces
- Limit table service to 4 persons, or 6 if part of one family unit
- Require reservations
- Require workers to wear masks at all times and strongly encourage customers to wear masks when not eating or drinking
Gyms, studios and fitness centers can reopen as long as they:
- Have adopted and implemented a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
- Ensure social distancing (6 ft between persons) and limit occupant capacity to no more than 25%; not to exceed 250 persons for indoor and outdoor settings each
- Strongly encourage that masks be worn by workers and users
- Establish regular disinfection routine and train staff
- Ensure ≥6 ft of distancing between equipment; greater distancing should be implemented for treadmills and other aerobic activity that encourages high exertion
- Group exercise classes should only be offered if distancing requirements can be maintained and with no person-to-person physical contact
Seated and recreational entertainment and meeting venues can reopen as long as they:
- Have adopted and implemented a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
- Limit occupant capacity to no more than 25% not to exceed 250 persons
- Ensure social distancing and a minimum of 6 feet between persons
- Strongly encourage masks for workers and customers
Personal care services (such as hair salons, barbershops and tattoo parlors) can reopen to provide services indoor as long as they:
- Have adopted and implemented a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
- Limit number of clients inside the business at any time to ensure 6 feet of distance between persons except when providing services
- Limit occupant capacity to no more than 50% not to exceed 250 persons
- See clients by appointment only; do not allow walk-ins
- Require workers and clients to wear masks at all times. For services where the client cannot wear a mask, the worker should
- add a face shield in addition to their mask.
All workers who have previously been working from home must continue doing so.
All businesses that have been allowed to reopen under previous Executive Orders, including Critical Sector businesses, non-Critical Sector industrial and office-based businesses, and retail establishments can continue operations as previously allowed. Visit Minnesota’s Stay Safe Plan – including details about what is open and what restrictions exist - for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Business and Worker websites. If you have additional questions about returning to work, businesses reopening, or other COVID-19 related topics, please use this form.
Additional Resources
- General environmental health
- Basic food safety classes
- Temporary food stand licensing
- Food license information, categories, and fee schedule
- New construction or remodeling application
Radon information and test kits
hennepin.us/radon
Septic system requirements and procedures
hennepin.us/septic
Body art licensing information (tattooing and piercing)
hennepin.us/bodyart
Beaches in Hennepin County
hennepin.us/beaches
Public swimming pool regulations
hennepin.us/pools
About us
Food Digest is a quarterly newsletter written by inspectors from Hennepin
County Public Health Department and designed to support and educate Hennepin County food facility owners and operators. Articles focus on food
safety and requirements from the Minnesota Food Code and Hennepin County food ordinance.
Location
1011 First Street S, Suite 215
Hopkins, MN 55343-9413
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hennepin.us/envhealth
Past issues
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