A bill to allow Minnesota residents using Medical Assistance (MA) to participate in clinical trials was passed by the state Senate, a press release from the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus states.
Minnesota State Commissioner of Administration Alice Roberts Davis addressed concerns and assured Minnesotans that personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies remain strong in hospitals across the state.
The Mayo Clinic will be cutting costs with furloughs and pay reductions in an effort to prevent a $3 billion loss from the coronavirus pandemic, but still expects a shortfall of $900 million.
A new committee put together by the Minnesota Senate will be used to develop the state's response to the pandemic as the nation nears a COVID-19 surge.
Sen. Jeremy Miller released a statement in response to Gov. Tim Walz's decision to close Minnesota bars, restaurants and other businesses until March 27 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state.