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COVID In Minnesota: Healthcare Workers Stand Behind Gov. Walz’s New Restrictions

One of the reasons behind Minnesota's new COVID-19 restrictions is the status of Minnesota hospitals.

(CBS News)

By Jennifer Mayerle

November 18, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — One of the reasons behind Minnesota’s new COVID-19 restrictions is the status of Minnesota hospitals.

Healthcare providers spoke to WCCO about the stress on the system, including cardiologist Dr. Rebecca Cogswell. She is one of more than a thousand healthcare workers who signed a petition in the last 24 hours, delivered to Gov. Tim Walz, backing new restrictions.

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“We 100% need these measures, otherwise the results will be catastrophic for Minnesotans,” Cogswell said.

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