Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan are committed to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Minnesotans during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have taken decisive action to curb the spread of COVID-19, support health care providers and facilities, and mitigate the impact on Minnesota families. On this page you will find the latest press releases, statements, and other information on COVID-19.
12/23/2020 11:45:08 AM
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed three additional executive orders related to the state’s COVID-19 response.
As some pharmacies are facing shortages of pharmacists due to staff illness or inability to work for other reasons, Executive Order 20-107 authorizes out-of-state pharmacists to administer vaccines in Minnesota during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency.
On April 15, Governor Walz, members of his cabinet, and Chief of Staff voluntarily agreed to reduce their salaries through the end of the year by 10 percent. Executive Order 20-105 extends the salary reduction for the Governor and his Chief of Staff through June of 2021.
Executive Order 20-106 rescinds Executive Order 20-34, which directed the Commissioner of Health to share limited information with the Department of Public Safety to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It also rescinds Executive Order 15-15, which established the Governor’s Committee to Advise the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. A wide array of other existing and newly created state councils, committees, and other entities have a similar scope and focus of work.
Executive Order 20-106 is effective fifteen days after publication in the State Register and filing with the Secretary of State. Executive Orders 20-105 and 20-107 are effective immediately.
