'Peacetime state of emergency' declared in Minnesota amid COVID-19 concerns

[sarisataka]

Peacetime state of emergency' declared in Minnesota amid COVID-19 concerns

In light of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, Minnesota is entering into a peacetime state of emergency.

Gov. Tim Walz made the announcement about the state of emergency, which will last for five days, on Friday.

State leaders will have the option to extend the state of emergency for another 30 days. After 35 days, the legislature would be required to approve another extension.

Walz announced the creation of several legislative proposals, including a COVID-19 emergency fund. That fund would expand access to testing and paid leave for employees who must stay at home.

https://kstp.com/news/peacetime-state-of-emergency-declared-in-minnesota-amid-covid-19-concerns-/5673587/?cat=1

[WhiskeyGrinder]

1. I'm a little annoyed he didn't close the schools.

[sarisataka]

2. The state health department

Is saying closing the schools would do more harm than good. Their reasoning is children seem to be resistant to the disease but closing schools would ripple through health care as many providers would have to stay home to care for their children.

Also a factor is the schools are providing meals that many children would miss because their families could not afford to feed them.

That is a very sad situation.

[Randomthought]

3. Just shows what a real mess

It is so sad that kids have to go to school to be fed.