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Critical Sector work set forth below in Paragraphs 5 and 6. Executive Order 20-20 is rescinded as of April 8, 2020 at 11:59 pm. 2. For purposes of this Executive Order, homes or residences include hotels, motels, shared rental units, shelters, and similar facilities, to the extent they are used for lodging. 3. This Executive Order does not restrict virtual work or telework (Le. work from home). Minnesotans working in any field, including the Critical Sectors set forth below, are encouraged to work from their home or residence as much as possible. 4. Definitions. As used in this Executive Order, "workers" and "personnel" are broadly defined to include owners, proprietors, employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers, and interns. As used in this Executive Order, "Critical Sectors" is defined to include the categories found in the Updated CISA Guidance and the additional categories listed below. 5. Exemptions — Activities. Minnesotans may leave their homes or residences to engage in the following activities, provided that all persons follow the guidelines set forth and maintained by the Minnesota Department of Health ("MDH Guidelines"), including but not limited to social distancing, to the maximum extent possible. Consistent with federal guidance and to protect our neighbors, Minnesotans are encouraged to stay close to home and are strongly discouraged from engaging in unnecessary travel. This list of Activities may be clarified, as deemed necessary by the Governor, to ensure the health, safety, and security of all Minnesotans. Clarifications will be available for public review at: https://mn.gov/covidl9/ a. Relocation to ensure safety. Individuals whose homes or residences are unsafe or become unsafe, including individuals who have suffered or are at risk of domestic violence or for whom the safety, sanitation, or essential operations of their home or residence cannot be maintained, are allowed and urged to leave their home or residence and relocate to a safe alternative home or residence. b. Health and safety activities. Individuals may seek emergency services; obtain medical services, supplies, and medications; and visit a health care or dental professional or facility, or a veterinarian. Individuals may also donate blood. c. Outdoor activities. Individuals may engage in outdoor activities (e.g., walking, hiking, running, biking, driving for pleasure, hunting, or fishing), and may go to available public parks and other public recreation lands, consistent with remaining at least six feet apart from individuals from other households. Public accommodations that are closed under Executive Orders 20-04 and 20-18 remain closed under this Executive Order, even if they feature outdoor activities. Nothing in the Executive Order permits trespass 3