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  • Minnesota: Covid-19 cases - 79,880 cases; 1,903 deaths

    Source: https://kymnradio.net/2020/03/06/hea...-in-minnesota/

    Health officials confirm first case of novel coronavirus in Minnesota
    March 6, 2020
    Patient is recovering at home; health officials working to prevent additional cases

    Governor Tim Walz and Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm will hold a media briefing at 4 p.m. in the Governor’s Reception Room of the State Capitol to provide additional information about this developing story.

    The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has confirmed Minnesota’s first presumptive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, health officials announced today.

    The case is an older adult resident of Ramsey County who recently traveled on a cruise ship with a known COVID-19 case. The patient began to develop symptoms on Feb. 25 and sought health care yesterday. Samples were collected from the person and sent to the MDH Public Health Laboratory for testing today. The test was found positive earlier today. MDH is awaiting confirmatory testing from CDC, but health officials consider the presumptive results actionable...
    Last edited by Ronan Kelly; March 21, 2020, 11:35 AM.

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    Minnesota Covid19 situation update webpage https://www.health.state.mn.us/disea...situation.html

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    • #3
      Source: https://cbs3duluth.com/2020/03/07/st...-in-minnesota/

      State releases more information about confirmed case of COVID-19 in Minnesota
      March 7, 2020 6:36 pm
      Jenna Wells

      ...In an update on Saturday, Commissioner Jan Malcolm said the infected person is over the age of 65 and showing “very mild symptoms."...

      ...The person with a confirmed case in Minnesota got off of the ship on Feb. 21, along with 25 other Minnesotans. Two dozen of them didn’t show symptoms of COVID-19. Health officials say one other Minnesotan from the ship experienced symptoms of the illness, but they eventually tested negative...

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      • #4
        Source: https://kttc.com/2020/03/08/breaking...-in-minnesota/

        Second case of coronavirus confirmed in Minnesota
        March 8, 2020
        7:15 pm
        Maddy Wierus
        News Release from the Minnesota Department of Health:

        The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today confirmed a second presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The case is a resident of Carver County in their 50s who was likely exposed to COVID-19 while traveling in Europe in late February.

        The patient developed symptoms on March 2, and sought health care Saturday, March 7. Samples were collected from the person and sent to the MDH Public Health Laboratory for testing and the test was found positive late this afternoon, March 8. As with the COVID-19 case announced Friday, MDH is awaiting confirmatory testing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) but health officials consider the presumptive results actionable.

        The patient is in isolation at home and is recovering....

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        • #5
          Source: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/0...s-hospitalized

          Minnesota's 3rd COVID-19 patient is in their 30s, hospitalized
          Peter Cox
          St. Paul
          March 10, 2020 2:57 p.m.

          Updated: 5:02 p.m.

          Minnesota health officials Tuesday said a third person in the state is believed to have COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

          The case involves an Anoka County resident in their 30s who was likely exposed through contact with international travelers. Health officials said the person was with those travelers while out of state, but within the United States. The patient is currently hospitalized in critical condition, the Minnesota Department of Health said.

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          • #6
            Source: http://www.startribune.com/minnesota...med/568704992/

            Minnesota's 4th COVID-19 case confirmed in Olmsted County
            Case confirmed in Olmsted County.
            By Jeremy Olson Star Tribune
            March 11, 2020 — 12:08pm
            Minnesota Department of Health – .

            A fourth presumptive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed through state testing in a resident of Olmsted County, a county public health official said Wednesday morning.

            State health officials were expected to release more details on the case later in the day...

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            • #7
              Source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/disea...situation.html
              Situation Update for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

              If you are a health professional evaluating a patient for suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), please see Evaluating and Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

              Minnesota Case Information

              The number of positive tests among Minnesota residents and the approximate number of patients tested for COVID-19 in Minnesota will be updated Monday through Friday with test results from the previous day.
              As of March 13, 2020
              • 555 approximate number of patients tested
              • 14 positives

              Counties with cases: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Stearns, Wright
              Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020. We will not release specific locations for any patients being tested in order to protect patient privacy.

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              • #8
                The number of positive tests among Minnesota residents and the approximate number of patients tested for COVID-19 in Minnesota will be updated Monday through Friday with test results from the previous day.

                As of March 14, 2020
                • 868 approximate number of patients tested
                • 21 positives
                Counties with cases: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Stearns, Wright

                Source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/disea...situation.html

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                • #9
                  Source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/disea...situation.html

                  Situation Update for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

                  Health professionals evaluating a patient for suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), should follow guidance for Evaluating and Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
                  Minnesota Case Information

                  The number of positive tests among Minnesota residents and the approximate number of patients tested for COVID-19 in Minnesota will be updated Monday through Friday with test results from the previous day.
                  As of March 15, 2020
                  • 1422 approximate number of patients tested
                  • 35 positives

                  Counties with cases: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Stearns, Waseca, Washington, Wright
                  Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020. We will not release specific locations for any patients being tested in order to protect patient privacy.

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                  • #10
                    Source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/disea...situation.htmlMinnesota Case Information


                    The number of positive tests among Minnesota residents and the approximate number of patients tested for COVID-19 in Minnesota will be updated Monday through Friday with test results from the previous day.

                    As of March 16, 2020
                    • 1893 approximate number of patients tested
                    • 54 positives




                    Counties with cases: Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Stearns, Waseca, Washington, Wright

                    Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020. We will not release specific locations for any patients being tested in order to protect patient privacy.

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                    • #11
                      Source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/disea...situation.html

                      Minnesota Case Information


                      The number of positive tests among Minnesota residents and the approximate number of patients tested for COVID-19 in Minnesota will be updated Monday through Friday with test results from the previous day.

                      As of March 17, 2020
                      • Approximate number of patients tested: 2336
                      • Positive: 60
                      • Counties with cases: Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Stearns, Wright, Waseca, Washington

                      Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020. We will not release specific locations for any patients being tested in order to protect patient privacy.

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                      Source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/...vid031720.html

                      News Release
                      March 17, 2020


                      Contact information
                      MDH issues updated guidance on COVID-19 testing criteria

                      Limited supply of testing materials means testing must be focused more tightly


                      The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, the state is forced to make adjustments to its testing criteria to focus on the highest priority specimens, including hospitalized patients. Health care workers and those in congregate living settings such as long-term care will also be given high priority.

                      MDH sent a message to Minnesota health care providers today with the following guidance:
                      • Hospitals and health care systems should assess whether they can send specimens to a commercial reference laboratory, and determine their own priorities for testing and assess whether these labs have restrictions.
                      • Limit sending specimens to the Minnesota Department of Health to those from hospitalized COVID-19 patients. At this time, MDH can also test ill health care workers and ill persons living in congregate settings.
                      • Providers should inform all patients with undiagnosed fever and/or acute respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath), even those not able to be tested, that they should self-quarantine for 7 days after illness onset, or 72 hours after resolution of fever (without taking fever-reducing medications), and improvement of respiratory symptoms, whichever is longer. Patients should seek care if their symptoms become severe. They should call ahead to health provider when possible.
                      • Patients with symptoms who are not able to be tested should isolate themselves from household and intimate contacts as much as possible. Household and intimate contacts of these individuals should limit their activities in public for 14 days after the incorporating precautions in the home, and monitor for symptoms.

                      People who have suspect or known cases of COVID-19, but who are not severely ill, should stay home while they recover. If they have severe underlying health conditions or are older adults should contact their health care provider to see if they have additional recommendations for them. If someone develops severe symptoms they should call ahead to their health care provider if possible prior to seeking care.

                      Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence last week calling for an immediate increase in the number of COVID-19 laboratory tests available to Minnesota health care providers.

                      The virus that causes COVID-19 is spread primarily by respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza spreads. It can also spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and then touch their eyes, nose or mouth.

                      More information about the symptoms of COVID-19 can be found on MDH’s Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) website, as well as additional information about how to protect yourself and your community.

                      MDH has set up a COVID-19 public hotline that is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The hotline number is 651-201-3920.

                      The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has a hotline to field questions about the issues associated with community mitigation, including school and business impacts. That line is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, and the hotline numbers are metro 651-297-1304, and toll-free 1-800-657-3504.

                      -MDH-

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                      • #12
                        Source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/disea...situation.html

                        Situation Update for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)


                        Health professionals evaluating a patient for suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), should follow guidance for Evaluating and Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
                        Minnesota Case Information


                        The number of positive tests among Minnesota residents and the approximate number of patients tested for COVID-19 in Minnesota will be updated with test results from the previous day.

                        As of March 18, 2020
                        • Approximate number of patients tested at the MDH Public Health Lab: 2762
                        • Positive: 77
                        • Counties with cases: Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Martin, Nicollet, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Scott, Stearns, Waseca, Washington, Wright

                        Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020.
                        We will not release specific locations for any patients being tested in order to protect patient privacy.




                        Choosing a county on the interactive map above will provide the case count range, the legend is located in the upper left. This map will not work if your browser is in compatibility mode.

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                        • #13
                          Source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/disea...situation.html

                          Minnesota Case Information


                          The number of positive tests among Minnesota residents and the approximate number of patients tested for COVID-19 in Minnesota will be updated with test results from the previous day.

                          As of March 19, 2020
                          • Approximate number of patients tested at the MDH Public Health Lab: 3038
                          • Positive: 89
                          • Counties with cases: Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Clay, Dakota, Hennepin, Martin, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Stearns, Waseca, Washington, Wright

                          Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020.
                          We will not release specific locations for any patients being tested in order to protect patient privacy.

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                          • #14
                            Source: https://www.health.state.mn.us/disea...situation.html

                            Minnesota Case Information


                            Number of positive cases is the cases that were tested and returned positive. Not all cases of COVID-19 are tested, so it is not a representative of the total number of people in Minnesota who have or had COVID-19. All data are preliminary and may change as we investigate the cases.

                            As of March 20, 2020
                            • Approximate number of patients tested at the MDH Public Health Lab: 3856
                            • Positive: 115
                            • Counties with cases: Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Dakota, Filmore, Hennepin, Martin, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Stearns, Waseca, Washington, Wright

                            Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020.
                            We will not release specific locations for any patients being tested in order to protect patient privacy.

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                            • #15
                              Health officials confirm first death due to COVID-19 in Minnesota
                              Victim contracted the virus through contact with another COVID-19 case


                              By Mitch Keegan | March 21, 2020 at 11:09 AM CDT - Updated March 21 at 11:29 AM
                              ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Saturday reported the first confirmed death of a Minnesota resident due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

                              The death occurred March 19 in a Ramsey County resident in their 80s who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and was the contact of an earlier confirmed case.
                              ...
                              https://www.keyc.com/2020/03/21/heal...vid-minnesota/
                              Twitter: @RonanKelly13
                              The views expressed are mine alone and do not represent the views of my employer or any other person or organization.

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