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Coronavirus (MN): MDH Reports 1,150 COVID-19 Cases And 7 Deaths In Last 24 Hours

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, there have been 114,574 total positive cases confirmed since March.

By WCCO-TV

October 13, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As the state begins easing long-term care visitation restrictions, Minnesota health officials on Tuesday reported 1,150 additional COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, there have been 114,574 total positive cases confirmed since March, with roughly 10% of the cases being among healthcare workers. Over 102,000 people who contracted the virus no longer need to quarantine.

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Since March, there have been 2,151 COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota. Long-term care and assisted living facilities took the brunt of the overall deaths with 1,524. Two of the seven additional deaths included a long-term care patient, with all being between 75 and 99 years old.

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