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In Minnesota, the count of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to rise. On Tuesday, the state Health Department confirmed 

 and said that total includes some health care workers. Overall, more than 2,300 people have been tested for the new coronavirus in Minnesota. 

Other developments as of Tuesday, March 17: 

President Trump recommended Monday that Americans continue to practice “social distancing,” and 

 — a recommendation dramatically stricter than federal authorities’ issued guidelines.  

In the meantime, health officials continue to urge people to wash their hands — for at least 20 seconds; work from home, if possible; avoid large groups of people and maintain about 6 feet of distance from others when in public, as they work to blunt the rapid spread of the disease.

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The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed 60 cases Tuesday, up from 54 the day before. Meanwhile, starting at 5 p.m., bars and restaurants are set to close to dine-in customers.  

Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 60 confirmed cases, including health workers

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