Golden Valley Using Coronavirus Outbreak To Evaluate Emergency Procedures

From the City of Golden Valley:

Posted Feb. 28, 2020

Due to recent worldwide concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Golden Valley is reviewing its emergency protocols and resources, including collaborating with Hennepin County and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

Although MDH confirmed there are no cases of the virus in the State of Minnesota, the city is taking the necessary steps to prepare should the virus become present in Minnesota.

Residents looking to learn more can reference the resources below.

Hennepin County Public Health

The County website offers tips for residents like taking necessary precautions and preparing in case someone in your family gets sick. Learn more at www.hennepin.us.

Minnesota Department of Health

The MDH website includes information regarding travel, what can be done to prepare, what the MDH is doing, and more. Learn more at www.health.state.mn.us.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The CDC website offers useful information about virus symptoms and how it spreads. The site also has information regarding global and domestic cases. Learn more at www.cdc.gov.

This press release was produced by the City of Golden Valley. The views expressed here are the author’s own.