Gov. Walz visits COVID-19 community test-to-treat site – KSTP

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited one of the states three COVID-19 community testing sites that will offer a test-to-treat option on Thursday.

The first one will open Friday in Brooklyn Park, the second site will open Monday in Moorhead, with the third opening Tuesday in Duluth.

Walz stopped at the Brooklyn Park site Thursday morning.

Anyone who tests positive at one of the sites and is determined to be high-risk will receive a prescription for medication at the same time.

The antivirals are free to Minnesotans.

One of Vault Healths operations managers said any patient can be evaluated at the sites to see if they are a fit for the antiviral pill. She added that those who are approved for it will take the pill twice a day for five days, and many patients have reported feeling much better within 24 hours of starting the treatment.

The state will add additional test-to-treat sites in the future.

As for a special session, Walz said legislative leaders are meeting about some topics, including public safety, and the governor said he remains hopeful agreements can be reached.

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