Governor Tim Walz’s Executive Order 21-01 issued January 6, 2021, modifies the current COVID-19 restrictions yet again. Specifically, Governor Walz’s order does the following (most changes effective Monday January 11, 2021 through at least Wednesday February 10, 2021, with some exceptions):
- Restaurants:
- Outdoor and indoor dining allowed with the following restrictions:
- Occupancy of any indoor space must not exceed 50% normal occupant capacity with a maximum of 150 people, provided that physical distancing is at least 6 feet apart.
- Occupancy of any outdoor space must not exceed 150 total people and must maintain 6 feet of physical distance between parties at different tables.
- No more than 6 customers may sit at the same table
- All establishments must close and remain closed each day for on-premises consumption between 10:00 pm and 4:00 am.
- Outdoor and indoor dining allowed with the following restrictions:
- Social Gatherings:
- Indoor social gatherings are allowed but are limited to two households and a maximum of 10 people. Members of different households must maintain 6 feet of physical distance from each other.
- Outdoor social gatherings are allowed but are limited to three households and a maximum of 15 people. Members of different households must maintain 6 feet of physical distance from each other.
- Gyms and Fitness Centers:
- Indoor gymnasiums, fitness/recreation centers, indoor sports facilities will remain open at 25% capacity, with a 150-person limit. Public pools and pools in gymnasiums and indoor fitness centers may operate at a 25% capacity.
- Theaters and Entertainment Venues:
- Venues providing indoor events and entertainment such as cinemas, concert halls, museums, performance venues, and bowling alleys may open provided:
- All venues must ensure physical distancing of 6 feet between participants from different households.
- Venues that serve food or beverages for on-premises consumption must not offer food or beverages between the hours of 10:00 pm and 4:00 am.
- Venues providing indoor events and entertainment such as cinemas, concert halls, museums, performance venues, and bowling alleys may open provided:
- Wedding, Funerals, and Services:
- Places of worship, funeral homes, and other venues that offer gathering space for worship, planned services, and wedding ceremonies may host indoor services at 50% normal occupant capacity and 6 feet of physical distance between households.
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