Type of Intervention: Executive Order, Regulation, Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Health, Local Government
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Domestic travel
Level of Jurisdiction: Minnesota
Lead People/Agency: Governor Tim Walz, law enforcement
Overview: To slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-20 directing Minnesotans to stay at home and limit movements outside of their home beyond essential needs. This order takes effect at 11:59pm on Friday, March 27 and ends at 5:00pm on Friday, April 10. The Governor’s Executive Orders will have the full force and effect of law upon approval by the Executive Council.
Full details here: https://mn.gov/governor/covid-19/news/#/detail/appId/1/id/424820
Other links: 1
Type of Justification: Scientific Evidence (e.g. academic paper, report), Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – other, State level: Minnesota Department of Health
Evidence/Justification: Modeling released today by the Minnesota Department of Health and University of Minnesota predicts that more than 70,000 Minnesotans could die from COVID-19 if we take no action. The Governor’s two-week order to stay home is forecasted to significantly slow the spread of COVID-19 and allow the state time to make key preparations for the pandemic.
(Minnesota Department of Health, University of Minnesota)