Lap swimming and organized swim teams to be allowed following latest COVID-19 Executive Order

Pools will be able to reopen for lap swimming and organized swim teams following the latest COVID-19 Executive Order.

According to a release from the Governor’s Office, Gov. Walz signed an Executive Order Wednesday that will reopen pools for lap swim and organized swim teams.

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The order will go into effect Jan. 4.

Facilities will still need to follow social distancing requirements specific to pools.