Walz: Decision to not close school is based on Science

Among all the questions linked to the coronavirus outbreak, one weighs heavy on Governor Tim Walz’s heart: Should the state shut down schools or not.



“I am telling you this as the father of a 13-year-old, our kids are scared and we need to learn how to talk to our children and they are worried about going to school,” he said. “I am gathering all of the best information around us and we will make real time decisions."



Friday, Governor Walz and the Minnesota Department of Health announced that there are now 14 presumptive positive cases of coronavirus in the state. The counties affected so far are Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Stearns and Wright.













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