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A downtown Minneapolis eatery displays the "Pickup Only" sign at the entrance Wednesday, March 18, 2020. No indoor seating is allowed in restaurants due to the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

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Minnesota bans elective surgeries in response to COVID-19
March 19, 2020 5:26 p.m.

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.