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MINNESOTA D EP A R TM E N T O F H E AL TH 1 of 3 Guidance for Safe Celebrations and Events This controlling guidance is for event planners, venue managers and owners, catering companies, and others who may be involved in the planning and coordination of celebrations and events. These events may take place in indoor or outdoor venues, including but not limited to, rental space in event centers, fellowship halls and gathering spaces in faith- based buildings, community centers, halls, or outdoor event spaces. Examples of celebrations and events covered by this guidance include but are not limited to catered parties, wedding receptions, funeral receptions, and other social gatherings related to ceremonies. For the ceremonies themselves, see Guidance for Gatherings: Faith-based Communities, Places of Worship, and Ceremonies (www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/guidefaith.pdf). Please note that if a social gathering follows a ceremony, the capacity requirements below apply to that gathering. Requirements  Preparedness Plan: All businesses, organizations, and venues where gatherings take place are required to develop and implement an event specific COVID-19 Preparedness Plan in accordance with the guidance below, and other applicable guidance on the Stay Safe Minnesota website (staysafe.mn.gov). This plan must be displayed prominently, so any persons on the premises can easily see this document. Vendors servicing one event may collectively agree to one comprehensive plan, if they so choose.  Masks and face coverings: As of July 25, 2020, people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all businesses and public indoor spaces, per Executive Order 20-81. This includes indoor event venues and indoor spaces of combined indoor/outdoor venues. Additionally, the Executive Order requires workers to wear a face covering when working exclusively outdoors in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. The Executive Order includes exemptions for people who are unable to wear or tolerate a face covering due to medical or mental health conditions or other reasons. There are also situations in which a face covering may be temporarily removed, such as when eating or drinking, if social distancing is maintained between members of different parties and the face covering is put back on when not eating or drinking. Businesses and venues may choose to have more protective requirements than those in the Executive Order.  For more information, see Masks and face coverings (www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/prevention.html#masks). 22