Coronavirus Updates: The Latest COVID-19 Headlines From March 21, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- On Saturday the Minnesota Department of Health confirmed the first death connected to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Minnesota.
Here are the latest COVID-19 headlines on Saturday, March 21:
- 8:15 p.m. Vice President Mike Pence and wife test negative for COVID-19.
- 6:33 p.m. Gov. Walz signed an executive order Saturday for the Minnesota National Guard to deliver personal protective equipment as the nation faces a shortage.
- 6:32 p.m. Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that it has set a goal to raise $1 million to help local food banks restock their shelves during the coronavirus.
- 5:48 p.m. A Walgreens located in Wayzata temporarily closed due to a team member having a presumed case of COVID-19.
- 4:26 p.m. Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis banned Pedal Pubs, in accordance to the closure of bars, restaurants and other places of public accommodation.
- 4:08 p.m. Best Buy temporarily suspends all in-home installations and repairs.
- 4:04 p.m. Gov. Tim Walz announced Saturday that small businesses in Minnesota are now eligible to apply for disaster loans through the SBA for economic injury during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- 3:07 p.m. Hennepin Healthcare launches gratitude board for people to send notes to health care workers across the state, nation, and world.
- 2:16 p.m.: A fourth death related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been reported in Wisconsin. The total number of people who have tested positive for the illness has now risen to 281 in Wis.
- 1:17 p.m.: Securian Financial says it is donating $250,000 to Second Harvest Heartland food bank.
- 1:03 p.m.: The Saint Paul Hotel will offer complimentary meals to St. Paul's first responders through March 31.
- 12:41 p.m.: The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to Minnesota small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus.
- 11:42 p.m. Hennepin County officials say 130 people experiencing homelessness have been moved to alternative housing accommodations in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Minnesota.
- 11:10 a.m.: State health officials confirm the first death from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Minnesota. A Ramsey County resident in their 80's died on Thursday.
- 10:39 a.m.: Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel announces temporary closure, beginning at noon on Sunday, March 22.
- 9:16 a.m.: Counties are exploring converting former prison into medical center for COVID-19 care.
- 8:54 a.m.: Jordan starts a 3 day curfew, the latest of mass shutdowns in the Middle East due to COVID-19.
