Health officials confirm first case of Coronavirus in Minnesota

Minn. (Valley News Live)-- The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed Minnesota's first case of Coronavirus Friday.

The case is an older resident from Ramsey County, who recently traveled on a cruise ship with a known Coronavirus case.

The patient developed symptoms on Feb. 25 and sought health care Thursday.

Samples were collected from the person and sent to the MDH for testing.

The patient is currently in isolation at home and is recovering. MDH and St. Paul--Ramsey County Public Health are providing support to the patient.

MDH is working to identify and contact all those who may have come in contact with the infected person.

These people will be asked to quarantine themselves for 14 days from their exposure, and will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms.


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