Governor Tim Walz on Thursday announced the end of Minnesota’s statewide mask requirement.

The move aligns Minnesota with new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on face coverings.

Minnesotans who are not fully vaccinated are still strongly recommended to wear face coverings indoors.

Private businesses and local municipalities may still put in place face covering requirements. Face covering guidance for schools and child care settings will remain in effect.

Officials say that Minnesotans should follow CDC guidance and wear masks in medical settings and on public transportation, whether or not they are fully vaccinated.