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Now with 2,000 COVID-19 deaths, Minnesota health leaders consider what state has learned and lost

The milestone reached in Minnesota this weekend is sobering, with COVID-19 deaths equaling the population of Hinckley, Eyota or Warroad.

The COVID-19 pandemic has inundated people with waves of numbers about infections and positivity rates and diagnostic test performance, but the milestone Minnesota reached this weekend is sobering.

Two thousand deaths.

That’s the population of Hinckley, Eyota, or Warroad.

“Two thousand is a big number,” said Dr. Rahul Koranne of the Minnesota Hospital Association. “That’s heartbreaking.” Continue reading.

 

Coronavirus: 7 more deaths confirmed in Minnesota, record jump in cases

The data is up to date as of 4 p.m. Thursday.

Minnesota’s COVID-19 confirmed death toll has risen to 57, with 7 more deaths announced on Friday.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), an additional 94 patients have tested positive, bringing the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota to 1,336.

This is the largest single-day rise in cases so far in Minnesota. It comes after an additional 1,600 people were tested on Thursday. Continue reading.

11 more dead as Minnesota’s coronavirus death toll reaches 50

The data is as of 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday was Minnesota’s deadliest day so far in the coronavirus outbreak, with the state health department announcing Thursday 11 new deaths, bringing Minnesota’s total to 50.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), an additional 88 patients have tested positive, bringing the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota to 1,242. The numbers are reflective of all reports confirmed through 4 p.m. Wednesday.

That includes 145 patients who are currently hospitalized, including 63 in intensive care. Continue reading.