Declaration of Peacetime Emergency to Protect from COVID-19 (Emergency Executive Order 20-01 of Governor of the State of Minnesota)
Made 2020-03-13 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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- Language
- English
- Kind
- Regulation
- Country
- United States · Minnesota
- Subjects
- General
- Keywords
- coronavirus disease (COVID-19), public health, hazards, risk assessment/management
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1. In consultation with federal, state, and local partners, tribal nations, relevant experts, and stakeholders, MDH will continue to lead the coordination of the State's response to COVID-19.
2. HSEM will continue to assist MDH and coordinate support through the State Emergency Operations Center and in accordance with the Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan. 2
3. All state agencies, in cooperation with appropriate federal agencies, will work to support healthcare providers, tribal and local governments, and public health organizations as they respond to COVID-19.
4. The Minnesota National Guard will ensure that it is ready to assist as needed during this peacetime emergency.
5. In consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as public health, medical, and other experts, MDH will continue to provide guidance that is accessible and transparent to all Minnesotans, including guidance on how to best prevent and reduce community spread of COVID-19 within Minnesota and manage critical healthcare resources.
6. I encourage individual Minnesotans to help protect all Minnesotans by continuing their individual prevention efforts such as staying home when feeling sick, frequently washing their hands, and monitoring information about COVID-19.
7. I urge and advise Minnesotans to follow MDH guidance regarding hygiene, public gatherings, social distancing, and healthcare use. Minnesotans should regularly check MDH's COVID-19 webpage: https://wwvv.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/
8. As circumstances require, and pursuant to relevant law, I will issue orders and rules to protect public health and safety. All state agencies are directed to submit proposals for such orders and rules to my office. This Executive Order and declaration of peacetime emergency is effective immediately under Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 4.035, subdivision 2, and its duration is governed by Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 12.31, subdivision 2. Signed on March 13, 2020. Filed According to Law: Steve Simon Secretary of State 3