Coronavirus: Edina Warns People Ignoring 'Stay At Home' Order

EDINA, MN — The city of Edina was forced to issue a warning Monday for people ignoring the "stay at home" order now in effect. The measure aims to slow the spread of the new coronavirus in Minnesota.

"We had hoped we would see 100 percent compliance by residents and visitors with the Governor’s 'Stay at Home' order. However, this weekend, we have continued to receive many complaints and reports of large group gatherings, close-contact ball games and lack of social distancing," stated City Manager Scott Neal.

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"This is not optional. Failure of Minnesotans to comply with this order will result in the metro area reaching peak caseload sooner than medical facilities are able to handle. We all need to do our part."

Walz’s order carries penalties of a fine up to $1,000 or 90 days in jail. The city will continue to try and educate people before police issue tickets for the misdemeanor, according to a news release.

Neal and emergency personnel urge residents not to call 911 with routine questions about Walz’s order. These calls can jam the 911 lines used for actual emergency calls.

Instead, officials ask that residents call Minnesota’s State Emergency Operation Center’s hotline at 1-800-657-3504 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Also read: Minnesota Coronavirus Stay At Home Order: What You Should Know