COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Updates and Resources
*This page was last updated on 5/12/21
As Minnesota responds to COVID-19, MSCA is committed to providing resources to help you stay informed and protected. We are proactively monitoring COVID-19 and guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
NOTICE: Due to COVID-19 and reducing the spread of this virus, MSCA staff will be working remotely until further notice. We remain committed to serving our members during this time, virtually.
The CDC issued the following guidelines to help minimize any potential health risk:
•Stay home when you are sick.
•Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
•Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
•Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue.
•Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using cleaning spray or wipe.
•Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
New Updates - as of May 2021
Past Updates
Emergency Executive Order 21-11 Adjusting Limitations on Certain Activities and Taking Steps Forward
Minnesota's Stay Safe Plan - Updated Guidance Overview/Capacity Limits - January 6, 2021
Industry Guidance for Safely Reopening: Restaurants and Bars
Emergency Executive Order 20-81 Requiring Minnesotans to Wear Face Coverings in Certain Settings to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
Emergency Executive Order 20-81 Requiring Minnesotans to Wear Face Coverings in Certain Settings to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
Minnesota Small Business Relief Grants / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Executive Order 20-74 Continuing to Safely Reopen Minnesota's Economy and Ensuring Safe Non-Work Activities during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Executive Order 20-74 Continuing to Safely Reopen Minnesota's Economy and Ensuring Safe Non-Work Activities during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Outdoor Dining Beginning June 1: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
Executive Order 20-70 use of State Right of Way for Outdoor Dining During COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Executive Order 20-70 use of State Right of Way for Outdoor Dining During COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Question & Answer Employer Guide: Return to Work in the Time of COVID-19
Executive Order 20-63 Continuing to Safely Reopen Minnesota's Economy and Ensuring Safe Non-Work Activities during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
Executive Order 20-63 Continuing to Safely Reopen Minnesota's Economy and Ensuring Safe Non-Work Activities during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency
For Businesses: Safely Returning to Work - MN Department of Employment and Economic Development
Executive Order 20-40 Allowing Workers in Non-Critial Sectors to Return to Safe Workplaces
Executive Order 20-40 Allowing Workers in Non-Critial Sectors to Return to Safe Workplaces
Resources
Minnesota Department of Revenue - Sales Tax Payment Extension for Businesses
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - COVID-19 Information and Resources
SBA Disaster Loan Program Available to Minnesota Small Businesses Due to COVID-19