Coronavirus: 235 Cases In Minnesota

TWIN CITIES, MN — The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus increased to 235 in Minnesota Monday. That number is up from 169 Sunday. There has been one death so far in the state from COVID-19.

More than two weeks have passed since Minnesota's first COVID-19 case was confirmed. View Minnesota Department of Health's map of the current cases here.

Gov. Tim Walz Monday announced he will self-quarantine for 14 days after learning he had contact with someone who tested positive for the new coronavirus. Walz was informed of the contact early Monday morning and has not left his home since.

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"The most important thing Minnesotans can do to stop the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home," Walz said in a statement.

"I'm using this as an opportunity to lead by example. Though I'm feeling healthy and not showing any symptoms, I'm going to work from home and model the protocol we are asking all Minnesotans to follow."

A member of the governor's security detail tested positive for COVID-19 Sunday. Walz was in close proximity to this individual late last week.

Walz is the latest Minnesota politician to be personally affected by the new coronavirus. On Saturday, the brother of Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan died from the coronavirus. "COVID-19 now has a personal connection to me," Flanagan wrote. "Please do all you can to prevent one for you."

Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Monday that her husband has contracted COVID-19 and is also battling pneumonia.

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