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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an order postponing elective surgical procedures to allow the state’s health care providers to focus on the COVID-19 crisis, a move Sen. Michelle Benson supported.
The governor signed the order on March 19. Benson said in a statement that the situation is evolving quickly and she is appreciative of the state’s medical system's ability to adapt.
“I know the Executive Order today will impact hospital services not related to COVID, but it is necessary to make staff and supplies available to keep our health care system stable if predictions about the COVID spread are accurate,” she said.
As of March 22, the state was reporting 169 positive tests of coronavirus and one death. A total of 4,680 people has been tested by the Minnesota Department of Health Public Health Lab.
Benson added health care workers along with hospital staffs and administrators deserve the state’s gratitude for their hard work.
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