Health
One more Minnesotan has died of COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday, for a total of 18. The number of confirmed cases in the state rose by 53 to 742.
State Government
The gathering of the committee Wednesday was noteworthy, less for its agenda than for its format — and for a technical glitch that made for some interesting reading.
State Government
The effort to create a $100 million fund to help lower-income Minnesotans pay rent has brought together people who don’t always agree: those who own and manage rental housing and those who advocate for tenants.
Health
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed 629 cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, up from 576 on Monday. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm noted she expects to see bigger upticks later in the week as today’s numbers represent positives reported on Monday, and fewer tests are done over the weekend.
Health
MDH also reports that 7,984 people have been tested by way of the department’s Public Health Laboratory while another 10,874 have been tested via other labs.
State Government
The state will receive $2.187 billion as its share of a $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund — as well as millions more from a variety of other federal sources.
Health
Three of Minnesota’s four deaths so far have been among residents of congregate living facilities, which includes long-term care and other senior living facilities and homeless shelters.
State Government
Even if restrictions on gatherings subside in the wake of COVID-19, having voters come into voting precincts to cast ballots this fall — not to mention having poll workers staff election sites — might not be a wise option.
State Government
The bill provides money for child care centers, homeless services, food banks and small business loans. It also establishes the COVID-19 Minnesota Fund, which will receive $200 million to “protect Minnesota citizens” and “maintain state government operations.”
State Government
The state’s continuity of operations plan calls for the governor and lieutenant governor to stay away from each other as a means of preventing both from becoming sick with COVID-19 at the same time.
Health
Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm also said the supply chain continues to be a problem when it comes to COVID-19 testing, especially when it comes to collecting samples.
State Government
“It doesn’t mean you don’t step out of your house,” the governor said of the executive order. “This does not mean that you can’t do some of the things that keep life functioning on. But it does mean that we’re getting more restrictive.”
State Government
By splitting up the conference calls by party, lawmakers were able to avoid triggering rules on open meetings.
Health
The state reported 262 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, an increase of 27 over Monday’s count.
Health
Four confirmed cases are in long-term care, assisted living and memory care units, but not more than one confirmed case in any one facility.
