This governor has just imposed "non-equitable" restrictions
Another state takes aggressive measurements to slow the expagation of exponential COVID-19.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced new restrictions to fight Covid-19 on Wednesday, calling them "not just" but "a sacrifice we need to do."
Walz orderedThe people of the state of not holding gatherings with people from other households. Receptions, private parties and other celebrations are prohibited. The domestic service in restaurants and bars will not be allowed. Gymnasiums, interior fitness centers, bowling alleyways and museums will be closed.
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Cases grow fast as hospitals fulfill
"I understand that it's not easy and it's not right," Walz said. "But it's a sacrifice we have to do. If we do not do it, and we continue to spread, we will see with absolute certainty put our hospitals at risk and those who need care, as well as suppliers of care. "
Restrictions have no impact on schools, childcare centers, places of worship, retail stores or hair salons. Walz stated that contact tracing found that these last two are important sources of the coronavirus crown.
COVID-19 cases exponentially increased in Minnesota, which is now in the top 10 new infections at the national level.
"It took us 29 weeks to get the first 100,000 cases," Walz said. "It took only the next six weeks to reach 200,000 and it will take less than 3 weeks to reach 300,000."
Tuesday, the state recorded nearly 6,000 new cases of CIVID-19 and 26 deaths. More than 1,600 minnesotans are hospitalized with coronavirus, recording.
The experts warned that if the cases proceed at the current rate, the state will soon be running out of hospital beds and staff to treat patients. More than 1,500 MAYO clinic employees are out of order due to positive Covid-19 tests or exhibitions requiring forty.
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"Bright spot" in sight, says Walz
Walz addressed "Covid Fatigue" in the state, which was subjected to a stop of 51 days last spring. "I know that hospitalizations will continue to ride in the coming weeks and I know that death figures will continue to rise in the coming weeks," he said. "But the luminous point of this is, the movements we are taking now will begin to bend this at the time when the potential of a vaccine arrives. That's what's different, Minnesota, this time."
Several states and localities have published new locking measures in recent weeks, including Ohio, New Mexico, Oregon, Massachusetts, Los Angeles County and New York.
As for yourself, do everything you can to prevent you from installing and spread-Covid-19 in the first place:Carry a face maskBe tested if you think you have coronavirus, avoid crowds (and bars and evenings of the house), practice social distance, do only run essential races, wash your hands regularly, disinfect frequently affected areas and to cross this healthiest pandemic, do not miss these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.