The largest employer in Duluth, which just happens to be a healthcare organization, has already started shedding staff.
Essentia Health has placed 500 employees on unpaid leave as it runs low on funds before an expected crush of COVID-19 cases. … After the state mandated an end to elective surgeries and nonessential appointments to make room for the fallout of the pandemic, Essentia said it has faced a “significant financial impact.”
