Health & Fitness

List: These Places In Minnesota Now Require Masks

Health officials say face coverings can prevent the transmission of respiratory droplets that contain coronavirus.

MINNESOTA — As cases of coronavirus spike around the country, more places are requiring that residents wear masks when out in public, including a number of cities in Minnesota. Health officials say face coverings can prevent the transmission of respiratory droplets that contain the virus.

In May, Minneapolis became the first city in the state to institute a mask mandate.

Since then, several other cities have enacted similar mandes. Click on the links below to learn about each city's specific mask policy.

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Schools, businesses:

There is currently no statewide mandate to wear a mask, but state health officials encourage Minnesotans to put on a face covering when going out in public.

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