City Of Minnetonka: Masks Required Inside City Facilities

Press release from the City of Minnetonka:

08/04/2021 4:27 p.m.

The Centers for Disease Control has added Hennepin County to its list of areas with substantial community transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Based upon the CDC's recommendation, the City of Minnetonka currently requires face masks to be worn while in the indoor areas of all city facilities.  This requirement applies to all individuals regardless of their vaccination status.

State and federal health officials advise that vaccinations remain the most effective tool in preventing and recovering from the evolving family of viruses currently being monitored by the CDC.  Use of face masks is also widely considered an effective preventative measure that will slow the spread of the virus and keep you and others safe.  More detailed information is outlined in advisories published by the Minnesota Department of Health.

As it has throughout the pandemic, the city will follow executive orders issued by the governor and COVID-19 guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control.

Visit our COVID–19 resources page to find resources for residents and businesses and ways you can help those in need.

This press release was produced by the City of Minnetonka. The views expressed here are the author’s own.