Coronavirus: How Minnesota Compares To Its Neighbors

Together, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the state legislature have been far more aggressive than many of its Midwestern neighbors when it comes to combating the spread of the new coronavirus. In fact, three out of the four states that Minnesota borders — Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota — have yet to issue any kind of "stay home" order at all.

And Wisconsin held an election during the crisis earlier this month, and so far, at least 19 COVID-19 cases have been linked to their Election Day, reports CNN.

Iowa, which has tested far fewer people than Minnesota, has over 1,000 more confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.

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Here's how the numbers currently compare across the Upper Midwest:

Coronavirus in Minnesota

Numbers as of Wednesday, April 22

• Statewide population: 5,639,632
• Completed tests: 49,344
• Confirmed cases: 2,721
• Deaths: 179

Coronavirus in Iowa

Numbers as of Tuesday, April 21

• Statewide population: 3,155,070
• Completed tests: 28,244
• Confirmed cases: 3,748
• Deaths: 90

Coronavirus in South Dakota

Numbers as of Wednesday, April 22

• Statewide population: 884,659
• Completed tests: 13,446
• Confirmed cases: 1,858
• Deaths: 9

Coronavirus in North Dakota

Numbers as of Wednesday, April 22

• Statewide population: 762,062
• Completed tests: 15,589
• Confirmed cases: 679
• Deaths: 14

Coronavirus in Wisconsin

Numbers as of Wednesday, April 22

• Statewide population: 5,822,434
• Completed tests: 54,347
• Confirmed cases: 4,845
• Deaths: 246

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