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Coronavirus In Minnesota: Another 3,483 New Infections Reported, Death Toll Nears 2,500

According to Minnesota Department of Health, more than 12,000 tests were processed in the last 24 hours, including antigen tests.

(CBS News)

November 3, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota health officials on Tuesday reported 3,483 new coronavirus cases and 15 more deaths. The last week has seen record-breaking positive daily totals hovering in the 2,000 to 3,000 range.

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According to Minnesota Department of Health, more than 12,000 tests were processed in the last 24 hours, including antigen tests.

According to the state’s Dial Back Dashboard, Minnesota’s seven-day positivity rate has risen to 9% as of Oct. 25, up 2% in the span of a week. If the daily average positivity rate climbs more than %5 in the span of 14 days, that would be considered a benchmark by which state authorities would consider reinstating more restrictions.

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