MDH: 34 newly-reported COVID-19 deaths, 4,253 newly-reported cases

Rebecca Omastiak

[KSTP-TV]

Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health reported*:

34 newly-reported deaths from COVID-19**
4,253 newly-reported positive COVID-19 tests***

*Data posted on Mondays represents data as of 4 a.m. on Fridays.

**MDH reported one death was from September, 11 deaths were from October, and 22 deaths were from this month.

**Last week, MDH stated that newly-reported cases may include reinfections (a confirmed or probable case from a person that previously had COVID-19 at least 90 days prior.)

COVID cases continue to rise in Minnesota. Recent numbers are among the highest we’ve seen so far in 2021. Sadly, the pandemic is far from over. It’s important to get vaccinated, wear a mask in public, get tested when needed, and stay home if you’re sick. https://t.co/ws3wBeLF24
— mnhealth (@mnhealth) November 8, 2021

Additionally, MDH said:

7.09 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered
3.32 million people have completed the vaccine series
66.9% of those 5 and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine

View the complete update via the interactive infographic below or here.

MN COVID-19 Data
Infogram

Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported, as of Monday, all 87 counties in Minnesota remained at a high level of COVID-19 community transmission.

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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.

See the latest on COVID-19 here.