Rep. Duane Sauke
News Release
Minnesota House of Representatives
District 25B 651-296-9249 – rep.duane.sauke@house.mn
29 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. Duane Sauke Votes for Coronavirus Response Bill
St. Paul, Minn. – Yesterday the Minnesota House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill to better 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 was signed into law by Governor Tim Walz today.
“This bill shows the reasonable and cautious approach the Legislature will take when dealing with COVID-19,” said Rep. Duane Sauke (DFL-Rochester). “Minnesota is well prepared for any future developments around this issue, and we’ll be sure to take continued proactive action.”
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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