MDH: 54 newly-reported COVID-19 deaths, 3,854 newly-reported cases

Friday, the Minnesota Department of Health reported:

• 54 newly-reported deaths from COVID-19*
• 3,854 newly-reported positive COVID-19 tests

*One death was reported from November and 53 were reported from this month.

Additionally, MDH said:

• 8.4 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered
• 1.49 million third-dose and booster shots have been administered
• 3.47 million people have completed the vaccine series
• 71.2% of those 5 and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine

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Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported, as of Friday, 86 counties in Minnesota remained at a high level of COVID-19 community transmission. One county, Red Lake County, was considered at a moderate spread.

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The map below displays data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as it pertains to community transmission levels. Courtesy: CDC

According to the CDC, counties in red have a high level of community transmission, in orange have a substantial level, in yellow have a moderate level and in blue have a low level.

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