(ST. PAUL, MN) – Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-09 postponing elective medical procedures:

“The COVID situation is rapidly changing and we appreciate the ability of our health system to adapt. Our nation-leading health care institutions can model best practices in light of a pandemic, working together to implement the right response at the right time.

I know the Executive Order today will impact hospital services not related to COVID, but it is necessary to make staff and supplies available to keep our health care system stable if predictions about the COVID spread are accurate.

The health care workers, hospital staff, and administrators deserve our gratitude and utmost appreciation for the tireless service and care.”