The House chamber at the state Capitol is empty Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn., with some desks marked with an "A" - those desks may be occupied to maintain social distancing because of the coronavirus when lawmakers return. (Glen Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP)
March 19, 2020
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Minnesota bans elective surgeries in response to COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health care providers must postpone elective surgeries and other medical procedures so they can focus their resources on responding to the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases, Gov. Tim Walz ordered Thursday.