MDH: 71 newly reported COVID-19 deaths, 4,149 newly reported cases

Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Health reported:

• 71 newly reported deaths from COVID-19
• 4,149 newly reported positive COVID-19 tests

Additionally, MDH said:

• 8.78 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered
• 1.76 million third-dose and booster shots have been administered
• 3.53 million people have completed the vaccine series
• 72.2% 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 Wednesday, 85 of the 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.

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