Sen. Tina Smith said Wednesday she tested positive for COVID-19. The Minnesota Democrat is experiencing mild symptoms, according to a post on her Twitter account. "I am following the CDC's The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for celebrating Halloween, stating going door to door to trick-or-treat and handing the candy is high risk for spreading DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and wa… CDC changes course on indoor masks in some parts of U.S. — including 14 MN counties. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed course Tuesday on some masking guidelines PUBLISHED: July 28, 2021 at 12:28 p.m. | UPDATED: July 29, 2021 at 8:54 p.m. Minnesota officials Wednesday backed new federal coronavirus guidance recommending that everyone in schools wear masks The CDC last week said that while the unvaccinated should keep wearing face coverings during most outdoor activities when they can't maintain distance, there were a couple of cases when they could For masks to be required in any school, Anoka or Hennepin county case rates must exceed 50 per 10,000 during a seven-day period, and individual school absences must exceed the normal amount of absences for that month by 100%. according to CDC guidelines. School-level absences. Averages for school-level absences are calculated each week The CDC's 6-foot advice for schools, issued last year, was the same standard applied to workplaces and other settings. In contrast, the World Health Organization suggested 1 meter — a little Since July, CDC's transmission-prevention guidance to communities has focused on two measures — the rate of new COVID-19 cases and the percentage of positive test results over the previous week. To ensure the health and safety of all judicial officials and employees, the Minnesota Judicial Branch follows recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to prevent COVID-19 exposure and infection in the workplace. For the most recent guidelines, please visit the CDC website at Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC. TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education Requirements · Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. · Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to appointment. · An attorney who has taken and passed the Minnesota Bar Exam is preferred. Minimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements