Dear Governor Walz,

We're imploring you to issue a shelter in place for Minnesota. We do not want to become another hot spot for COVID-19. Issuing a staying at home will help flatten the curve, reduce the strain on the health care resources in Minnesota and reduce mortality rates. The death rate in Italy is higher than 9/11, and they have not yet reached the peak. Please do not allow us to become another Italy. We are counting on you to protect your constituents.