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Rep. Hausman Responds to Announcement to End COVID-19 Restrictions

Thursday, May 6, 2021

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Today, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a three-step timeline to end nearly all state COVID-19 restrictions by May 28, and end the statewide masking requirement once 70 percent of Minnesotans age 16 years and older get their vaccine, or by July 1. The announcement comes as more than 2.6 million Minnesotans have gotten their shot and the state is on track to vaccinate 70 percent of Minnesotans by the end of June.

Rep. Alice Hausman (DFL-Saint Paul) released this statement:

“The news is very good today, but we must remember many Minnesotans have been hurting for years and the pandemic has exacerbated their pain. Easing restrictions won’t solve all our problems, but it is a great start to helping our families and businesses recover. At the Capitol, I will continue working with my colleagues to improve the lives of all Minnesotans by establishing stable housing, affordable health care and other opportunities.

“For fourteen months, Governor Walz and our public health professionals have worked to provide the best guidance to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. The strategy has worked and while we are not all the way back, we are heading in the right direction.

“I encourage anyone who hasn’t received a vaccine to do so. I look forward to seeing our economy rebound and for Minnesotans to return to participating in activities we enjoy with our family and friends.”