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The state is trying to get a fuller picture of the extent of the outbreak, which could allow Gov. Tim Walz to begin loosening a stay-at-home order.

University officials say they can ramp up to do the testing within weeks and are asking the state to commit $20 million toward the effort.

Walz has said he wants to see 5,000 tests per day, as part of an effort to reopen some businesses in the coming weeks. MPR News morning update for April 15, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

U of M prepared to test up to 10,000 samples a day for COVID-19, antibodies

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