[ST. PAUL, MN] —Governor Walz signed /governor/assets/2020_03_16_EO_20-03_MDVA_tcm1055-423381.pdfExecutive Order 20-03, /governor/assets/EO%2020-06%20%28Accessible%29_tcm1055-423776.pdfExecutive Order 20-06, and /governor/assets/EO%2020-07%20%28Accessible%29_tcm1055-423777.pdfExecutive 20-07 to further strengthen Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Walz signed Executive Order 20-06 to exempt vehicles and drivers providing direct assistance for emergency relief efforts in response to COVID-19 from certain regulations including provisions on weight and hours of service.

After encouraging Minnesota companies to take action to support workers affected by COVID-19, Governor Walz also signed Executive Order 20-07 providing paid leave for state employees who are not able to work for reasons related to COVID-19 and suspended the waiting period for insurance coverage for new employees. He also provided more flexibility for the Commissioner of Management and Budget to respond the evolving COVID-19 situation.

Yesterday, Governor Walz signed Executive Order 20-03 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota’s Veterans Homes. This executive order allows Veterans Homes to protect residents and staff by temporarily restricting visitors, thereby reducing the risk of COVID-19 spread among residents.