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Fmr. White House Official Concerned As COVID Cases Surge In MN, But Says Full Shutdown Not Necessary

As COVID cases continue to hit new highs, some are questioning if another stay-at-home order is in our future.

By Marielle Mohs

November 1, 2020

Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota is coming off of one its worst weeks of positive COVID cases, breaking a record of more than 3,000 new cases in one day. On Sunday, the Minnesota Health Department surpassed 150,000 total cases.

As COVID cases continue to hit new highs, some are questioning if another stay-at-home order is in our future.

Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Andy Slavitt, a former Obama Administration health care official, who lives in Minnesota, says a full shutdown is not necessary. He says some businesses can operate safely with people spread out, while others cannot.

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