To help fight the spread of COVID-19 and preserve medical supplies, M Health Fairview is transitioning several primary care clinics to virtual-only appointments.

Early evidence indicates pregnant women may not be at greater risk than other adults if they contract COVID-19, but physicians are being cautious and encouraging physical distancing before and after delivery.

Following a 72-hour, around-the-clock transformation effort, M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital became Minnesota’s first hospital dedicated to the care of severely ill COVID-19 patients.