Minnesota hospitals readying for “the beast” of COVID-19
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“We’ve positioned ourselves about as best as we can,” said Dr. John Hick, a Hennepin Healthcare emergency physician who has taken on a state hospital coordinating role. “Now just don’t step on the gas too hard [on reducing social distancing)] because we can’t fall behind on this virus.”