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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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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