The latest on COVID-19
There are now 54 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, including the first three cases of community transmission. Governor Walz has ordered that K-12 public schools across the state must close by Wednesday and remain closed through March 27. The University of Minnesota and other higher education institutions are moving to online instruction. People are being urged to work from home as much as possible and avoid groups of larger than 50 people. A doctor and an MPR News editor answer your questions.
Guests:
Lorna Benson is an MPR News editor. She’s been closely tracking all the developments and covered health care for MPR for a number of years.
Dr. Craig Bowron is a Twin Cities-based physician and writer. He primarily treats people who are hospitalized and has been writing about the virus and how it spreads.
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