Health & Fitness

5 COVID-19 Deaths, 609 New Cases In Minnesota

More than 40,000 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Minnesota.

MINNESOTA — A total of 609 new cases and five deaths from coronavirus were reported in Minnesota Friday. More than 725,000 COVID-19 tests have been completed in Minnesota.

COVID-19 in Minnesota

Total approximate number of completed tests: 725,825

Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Total positive cases: 40,767

  • Number of health care workers: 3,965

Total cases requiring hospitalization: 4,329

Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Hospitalized as of Friday: 227
    • Hospitalized in ICU as of Friday: 124

Patients no longer needing isolation: 35,442

Deaths: 1,495

  • Deaths among cases that resided in long-term care or assisted living facilities: 1,166

Find out where to get tested for COVID-19 in you area here.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.