COVID-19 Symptoms and Testing
Visit About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for recently updated information about symptoms and testing:
Slowing the Spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota
Key goals for all of us are to find ways to slow the spread of the virus and to reduce demands on our health care sector so the most seriously ill people get the supportive care they need. The community mitigation strategies below may create inconveniences of their own, but now is the time for Minnesota individuals, families, organizations, and communities to do their part to slow the spread of this outbreak.
CDC recommends postponing and canceling until further notice:
- Events where 50 or more people would gather (concerts, conferences, sporting events, school performances, weddings, etc.)
- Smaller events (fewer than 50 people) held in venues that do not allow social distancing of 6 feet per person
- Events with more than 10 people where the majority of participants are at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 (retirement facilities, assisted living facilities, support groups for people with health conditions, etc.)
By order of the governor, beginning March 17 at 5 p.m., and continuing until March 27 at 5 p.m., restaurants, bars, and many other places of public accommodation are closed to the public. Visit Strategies to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota for more information on restrictions and exclusions.
Schools
In order to allow school administrators and teachers to work on long-term plans for continuity of education and essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tim Walz authorized the temporary closure of Minnesota K-12 public schools to students. Schools will be closed to students beginning Wednesday, March 18, and continuing until Friday, March 27. This closure is to accommodate planning.
Workplaces
We are urging employees to stay home when sick. It is important that employees assess themselves for symptoms regularly and go home right away if ill. This protects not only other employees but also the larger workforce of that organization. Employers should not require a COVID-19 test from employees to allow them to use sick leave. Employers should encourage staff to telework (when feasible) and implement social distancing measures.
Reliable Sources for COVID-19 Information
We know information is changing quickly and there is a lot of incorrect information going around about COVID-19. Don’t believe everything you read or hear, even if someone says it’s from a reliable source. Check it out for yourself. Here are the best places to find accurate information:
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