Minneapolis and St. Paul are imposing more COVID-19 restrictions on residents. Now, 22 months into the pandemic, the question must be asked: How much longer are we going to accept unilateral orders that do not follow science, data, or the 22 months of evidence we have seen during the pandemic?

The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul have announced they would impose more “temporary” restrictions. Both cities will require proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter restaurants or sports arenas. That includes unvaccinated children down to the age of 5. Children between the ages of 2 and 5 in Minneapolis not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine will also be forced to provide a negative test.