RFK Jr. announces new autism safety partnership in Minnesota

ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is visiting southern Minnesota Friday to announce a new federal partnership aimed at improving safety for autistic individuals.

Health Secretary RFK Jr. visiting Rochester

The backstory:

RFK Jr. will first join federal and local officials, law enforcement and community partners for a closed roundtable highlighting Project Lifesaver, a local search-and-rescue program serving individuals with autism, according to a press release.

After the meeting, Kennedy will hold a press conference with federal partners to announce the new partnership and other initiatives. 

The press conference in Rochester is scheduled to begin at 11:45 a.m. and can be watched live in the player above. 

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

The Source: This story uses information from a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services media advisory.