States of Emergency: Governor's Current Order

Here is a list of possible government responses to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic so that you can understand the context and severity of the MN State Governor's Executive Orders. Learn more about States of Emergency.

None (No State of Emergency)
Stay At Home -- directs residents to stay in their homes and limit travel to essential trips, like picking up groceries, going to the bank, or receiving medical care. Discourages employees from leaving their homes to go to work, though the definition of “essential” businesses can vary depending on the specifics of the order.	FAQ -- 03/25/2020
Shelter In Place -- *mandates* that residents stay in their homes and limit travel to essential trips, like picking up groceries, going to the bank, or receiving medical care. *Prohibits* employees from leaving their homes to work, though the definition of “essential” businesses can vary depending on the specifics of the order.
Lockdown -- mandating residents stay in an area. Lockdowns can also be used to protect people inside a facility or, for example, from a threat or other external event. *Prohibits* anyone from leaving their current location and orders that people must stay where they are and may not enter or exit a building or rooms within said building. Not following the order *could constitute a criminal offence. This is implemented when there is imminent threat* to the lives or risk of injury to humans