Coronavirus figures for Minnesota continue to go up, as do the number of fatalities, while Gov. Walz signs legislation aimed at helping the state's efforts to stop the disease's spread.
--️Just signed a comprehensive COVID-19 package to keep Minnesota healthy, support our food systems, and care for our most vulnerable in the face on an unprecedented crisis.Proud of the way the Legislature worked across the aisle to get this done. #OneMinnesota #StayHomeMN pic.twitter.com/IzKwkgbv16
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz)
March 28, 2020 The Minnesota Department of Health reports that the 441 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state now includes five deaths.
That's one more fatality than reported on Friday and a rise of 43 total cases.
By staying home for two weeks we are slowing the spread of COVID-19 and giving our health care system the time it needs to prepare to care for people who are very sick. By staying home, we are buying time and saving lives. #StayHomeMN #COVID-19 https://t.co/nWaYNMydmk pic.twitter.com/tkQ5uelg49
— mnhealth (@mnhealth)
March 28, 2020 Minnesota's latest COVID-19 related-death involves a Hennepin County patient who was in their 70's.
The virus has turned up in 41 counties, with Hubbard County in northwestern Minnesota reporting its first case.
The largest community in Hubbard County is Park Rapids.
Statewide, 14,003 caronavirus tests have been administered, with 51 of the cases requiring hospitalization at one time.
A total of 34 of those cases remain in the hospital.
Saturday morning, the governor signed into law allocating $330 million in coronavirus aid for Minnesota.
Lawmakers quickly approved the bill in a one-day special session on Thursday, many of them voting remotely to follow social distancing guidelines.
