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2020 coronavirus pandemic in Minnesota
Number of cases per Minnesota county.
DiseaseCovid-19
Virus strainSARS-CoV-2
LocationMinnesota
First outbreakWuhan, China
Index caseMarch 6, 2020
Confirmed cases35
Severe cases1
Government website
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/situation.html

This article details the viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S. state of Minnesota. A state of emergency has been in place since March 13th.[1]

Timeline

January-February

During this time, no cases were positively tested in Minnesota. State health officials were monitoring for potential cases and making plans to contain future outbreaks.[2]

March

March 6th

The first positive test was confirmed in the state. The patient had recently taken a Grand Princess cruise and had been on a ship with a known case. The older adult from Ramsey county had started having symptoms on February 25th and got medical care on March 5th. They are now recovering at home in isolation. At this time, Governor Tim Walz says "I'm confident that Minnesota is prepared for this."[3]

March 8th

The second positive test in the state is confirmed in Carver County. A patient in their 50s began having symptoms on March 2nd after likely being exposed while traveling in Europe in February. They Sought medical care on March 7th and are now recovering at home in isolation. [4]

March 10th

The third Minnesota patient was hospitalized in critical condition at an Anoka County hospital. The patient is in their 30s and developed symptoms on February 28th after being in contact with international travelers which likely exposed them to the virus. [5]

On March 10th, a bill to set aside $20.8 million dollars for Minnesota's coronavirus outbreak response is signed by Governor Walz. This money is in addition to the $4.6 million dollars already in the account for public health response, totaling over $25 million. [6]

March 11th

Five total cases in Minnesota are confirmed. The fourth patient is in their 50s, they live in Olmsted County and was diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic. The fifth patient lives in Ramsey County and is in their 30s. [7]

The University of Minnesota announces the suspension of classes across all five campuses. The University will extend its spring break to two weeks, ending March 18th, at which time classes will resume through online instruction. Online instruction will continue until at least April 1st including field experience and clinicals. During this time, residence halls, dining services, and other student services will continue normal operation. [8]

March 12th

Nine total cases are confirmed in Minnesota. The four new cases are all considered to be travel-related. The new cases were reported in Hennepin, Dakota, and Stearns counties. All non-critical cases are recovering at home in isolation.[9]

At this time, the Minnesota Department of Health does not recommend closing schools. [9]

March 13th

14 total cases are confirmed in Minnesota. The new cases were reported from Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Carver, and Wright counties. As of this date, more than 550 people have been tested for the virus in the state.[10]

Governor Walz declares a peacetime state of emergency. He says, "We are going into a heightened state of readiness to protect Minnesotans." [1]

March 14th

21 total cases are confirmed in Minnesota. Three people in Hennepin county tested positive, two of the patients are in their 60s and one is in their 30s. A patient in their 30s was confirmed in Ramsey county. One patient in their 60s in Stearns, another in their 30s in Renville, and a teenager in Dakota county were also confirmed. All cases were connected to contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19. All seven patients are recovering at home in isolation. 868 total tests have been conducted.[11]

March 15th

35 total cases are confirmed in Minnesota. The ages of the new patients range from 20 to 94 and were reported from Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Olmsted, Waseca, and Washington counties. Additionally, the Minnesota Department of Health reports that three of the new cases were exposed via community transmission.[12]

Governor Tim Walz announces the temporary closure of all Minnesota K-12 Public schools from March 18th until March 27th. He says, "My top priority as Governor is the safety of Minnesotans. As a former teacher, and father of two teenage kids, I'm especially focused on the safety of our children." [13][14]

Cases Per County

Cases of COVID-19 per Minnesota County [15]
County Total Cases Recovered Cases Critical Cases
Anoka 2 1
Carver 1
Dakota 3
Hennepin 12
Olmsted 2
Ramsey 8
Renville 1
Stearns 3
Waseca 1
Washington 1
Wright 1

Responses

State government

On March 10th, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signs a bill to dedicate $20.8 million to state coronavirus response.[6]

On March 13th, Governor Walz declares a peacetime state of emergency. [1]

On March 15th, Governor Walz authorizes the temporary closing of all public K-12 schools from March 18th to March 27th.[13][14]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Minnesota declares peacetime emergency to combat coronavirus as cases rise to 14". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "2 coronavirus cases suspected in Minnesota; officials prep for spread". MPR News. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  3. ^ "Health Department confirms first 'presumptive' coronavirus case in Minnesota". kare11.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "Health officials confirm second presumptive case of coronavirus in Minnesota". kare11.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  5. ^ "MDH: Anoka County coronavirus patient is in critical condition". kare11.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Gov. Walz signs $21 million coronavirus funding bill". kare11.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  7. ^ "Minnesota's 4th, 5th COVID-19 cases surface in Olmsted, Ramsey counties". MPR News. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  8. ^ "U of M suspends campus classes, moving instruction online over COVID-19 fears". MPR News. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  9. ^ a b "MN health: 9 COVID-19 cases now; no plans to close schools". MPR News. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  10. ^ "Coronavirus In Minnesota: Number Of Positive COVID-19 Cases Climbs To 14". March 13, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  11. ^ "Number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota grows to 21". MPR News. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  12. ^ "Number of COVID-19 cases in Minnesota grows to 21". MPR News. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  13. ^ a b "Minnesota schools to close for coronavirus". kare11.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  14. ^ a b Watch live: Minnesota governor updates on coronavirus response, retrieved March 15, 2020
  15. ^ "Situation Update for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Minnesota Dept. of Health". www.health.state.mn.us. Retrieved March 15, 2020.


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