Rep. Sandra Masin Votes for Coronavirus Response Bill

Rep. Sandra Masin

News Release

Minnesota House of Representatives

District 51A 651-296-3533 – rep.sandra.masin@house.mn

429 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155

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CONTACT: Thomas Olsen

651-297-8163 or thomas.olsen@house.mn

March 10, 2020

Rep. Sandra Masin Votes for Coronavirus Response Bill

St. Paul, Minn. -- The Minnesota House of Representatives yesterday unanimously approved a bill to ensure that public health officials are prepared to respond to COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus. The bill (House File 3980) appropriates approximately $21 million dollars to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Tim Walz today. 

“We are all hearing a lot about COVID-19 and it is extremely important for Minnesota to be prepared to deal with this issue,” said Rep. Masin (DFL-Eagan). “That’s why I’m proud that my colleagues and I have taken swift action to ensure that Minnesota has the resources it needs to weather this storm.” 

Minnesota confirmed the first case of coronavirus on Friday, March 6. A second case was confirmed on Sunday, March 8. MDH has set up a public hotline that will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The hotline number is 651-201-3920. You can also visit www.health.state.mn.us for up-to-date and accurate information about what Minnesota is doing to prepare for and stop the spread of COVID-19. 

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