Latest MN Vaccine And Mask Mandates: See Who's Requiring Them

TWIN CITIES, MN — A slew of companies, universities, and other institutions across the United States announced new mask and vaccine mandates recently. The requirements come as the highly infectious delta variant of the coronavirus brings a surge in new cases and hospitalizations across the nation.

On Saturday, Florida reported its highest number of new coronavirus cases in a single day since the pandemic started, according to the CDC.

In Minnesota, new cases are up by 170 percent, the New York Times reports.

The vaccine is effective against the delta variant, and more schools and companies are requiring it. Some are requiring masks again, also.

Here are the latest mandates announced in Minnesota:

Minneapolis, St. Paul Issue New Mask Guidance And Restrictions

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter issued new masking guidance and restrictions in a joint announcement Tuesday. Both mayors will now require masks for people in city-owned buildings and for all city staff.

The mayors are also encouraging everyone to resume masking when indoors, but are not requiring it through law. Read more here.

University Of St. Thomas Will Require COVID-19 Vaccine

The University of St. Thomas Monday announced it will require all students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated before returning to campus for this fall. Read more here.

At least two other private colleges in Minnesota will require the vaccine this fall.

First Avenue Will Require Proof Of Vaccination

First Avenue is among the latest institutions in Minnesota to require proof of vaccination. Read more here.

Target Unveils New Mask Policy For Stores

Target will again require employees to wear face masks, the Minneapolis-based retail giant announced Monday. The new policy will go into effect Tuesday. Read more here.

University Of Minnesota Announces New Mask Mandate

Masks are now required for anyone in an enclosed or indoor space on the University of Minnesota campus and other Minnesota state colleges, officials announced Monday. Read more here.

Students Should Wear Masks During School: MN Dept. Of Education

All students, teachers, staff and visitors in school buildings should wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status, the Minnesota Department of Education announced. Read more here.

Mayo Clinic: Staff Must Be Fully Vaccinated By Sept. 17

The Mayo Clinic will require all of its employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Sept. 17, the Rochester-based hospital system announced. Read more here.

Employees Of Minneapolis Federal Reserve Must Get COVID Vaccine

ll 1,100 employees of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of August unless they cannot get vaccinated due to medical conditions or religious beliefs. Read more here.

Also read: MN Will Pay You $100 To Get Vaccinated: Gov. Walz