State Of Minnesota Creates New Website To Track Coronavirus

MINNESOTA — Gov. Tim Walz Friday unveiled a new state of Minnesota COVID-19 website that tracks the virus in Minnesota and provides the latest available data on available ventilators, ICU beds, personal protective equipment (PPE), and testing.

The dashboard will be updated daily and is available here.

"During Minnesota’s Stay Home Order, we’ve worked to collect data, increase the availability of necessary equipment, and develop strategies to address economic and social impacts of COVID-19," Walz said in a statement.

"This dashboard will provide Minnesotans with timely, accurate information about the data that informs our decisions on COVID-19 response, recovery, and resources."

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During Minnesota’s Stay Home Order, government officials have worked to:

• Collect data about COVID-19
• Increase the number of ICU beds, ventilators, and PPE needed to care for a surge in patients
• Develop strategies to address the economic and social impacts of COVID-19 in Minnesota

Walz has formed work groups to focus on critical response and recovery work, including hospital surge capacity, supplies, testing, and education and child care

"We’ve been working around the clock during this Stay Home Order to increase hospital capacity and better track the spread of this virus," said Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

"This dashboard will help Minnesotans see the virus’s impact on Minnesota and the data that drives our response to COVID-19."

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