Minnesota will soon be able to test every symptomatic person for coronavirus

Gov. Tim Walz announced the state will conduct up to 20,000 coronavirus tests per day on symptomatic individuals.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Wednesday announced a"breakthrough" statewide pandemic mitigation strategy that will allow for every symptomatic person to be tested for coronavirus, with capacity for as many as 20,000 Minnesotans per day.

"While Minnesota faces a challenge, we rise up—together," Walz said."I'm proud to partner with Minnesota's innovative health care systems and leading research institutions to pioneer how states can begin to move forward amid Covid-19." Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduces Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar during a campaign rally at First Avenue on January 17, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.A central lab will be established to accommodate the widened testing capabilities and a virtual command center will monitor the results and formulate responses to potential Covid-19 clusters.

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