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29 Coronavirus-Related Deaths Reported Wednesday In Minnesota
It's the largest single-day death toll since June 5.
MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Department of Health reported 29 coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday. It's the largest single-day toll since June 5, when 33 deaths were recorded.
More than 1,200 cases of COVID-19 were reported Wednesday in Minnesota.
State officials say testing has increased more than 65 percent since early September, and during that time the positivity rate has remained steady at an elevated level. According to Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm, this sustained high rate is a warning sign for the state.
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Minnesota's eastern neighbor, Wisconsin, has recorded a spike in COVID-19 cases in October. According to the New York Times, Wisconsin is home to 10 of the top 20 areas that have the largest infection rates in the United States.
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