Situation in Minnesota

As of March 25, 2020

Total lab-confirmed positive tests: 287
Deaths: 1

The number of lab-confirmed positive tests, patients who no longer need to be isolated, deaths, hospitalizations, and the total approximate number of completed tests will be updated daily on Situation Update for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with results from the previous day.

This total reflects only the results from laboratory testing. There are more cases in Minnesota, and the virus is circulating in communities. It is important for everyone to follow advice on community mitigation and social distancing to help us flatten the case curve.

Minnesota News and Outreach

  • Today, Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 20-20 directing Minnesotans to stay at home and limit movements outside of their home beyond essential needs to slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state. This order takes effect at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 27 and ends at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10. Visit COVID-19 Response and Preparation and #StayHomeMN Frequently Asked Questions for more details.

  • Governor Walz also issued executive orders extending the closure of bars, restaurants, and other public accommodations set forth in Executive Orders 20-04 and 20-08 until May 1, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. and authorizing the Commissioner of Education to implement a Distance Learning Period for Minnesota’s students beginning on March 30 through May 4, 2020. For more information, visit Executive Orders from Governor Walz.

Shelter In Place

MDH Materials

We are adding new videos, print materials, and translated documents often. Check out the pages below to view, download, or print these resources.

 social distancing at work

The situation is changing rapidly. Visit Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for the most up-to-date information and follow MDH on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram to stay informed.

What’s New

Blood Donations

Blood banks need your help! We’re asking healthy people to donate now. Blood donation centers are taking additional measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 like spacing out appointments and donor beds. Schedule an appointment today with American Red Cross: Blood Services or Memorial Blood Centers: Coronavirus and Blood Donations.

Blood donations are urgently needed. Can you help?

Behavioral Health and Emergency Preparedness

Look for the COVID-19 resources on Behavioral Health and Emergency Preparedness to understand stress reactions, increase your ability to cope during this public health emergency, and use psychological first aid (PFA) strategies to help build resilience.

COVID-19 Public Hotline

Questions about COVID-19?

Health questions:
651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Schools and child care questions:
651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.