Minnesota - Coronavirus COVID-19

[imstilla.grandma]

The state of Minnesota reported 24 new deaths Saturday related to COVID-19, the highly contagious disease caused by the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of known fatalities to 558.

Of the new deaths, 16 involved residents of long-term care facilities. Two patients were in their 50s and two were over the age of 100, with the rest falling in between.

On Saturday the state Department of Health reported 702 new laboratory-confirmed infections, down from 723 new cases the day before. To date, 10,790 Minnesota residents have been confirmed to have the virus, though 6,322 are no longer in isolation.

Those results are based on nearly 5,000 new tests, bringing the total number of tests to date to 106,263.

The number of COVID patients in intensive care was reported at 180, down from 198 the day before. There were 296 additional patients reported hospitalized, up from 275 the day before.

Gov. Tim Walz and state public health officials said this week that the state has the capacity to test up to 10,000 people a day for the virus, mostly through private health networks, but only roughly 4,000 people per day were coming forward last week.

The state Department of Health lists testing locations online at tinyurl.com/MNTesting2020.

Saturday coronavirus update: 24 new MN deaths, 5,000 new tests

 

[Trino]

May 9, 2020
cases 10,790
558 deaths
Minnesota Coronavirus Map and Case Count

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Twenty additional deaths were also reported, bringing the state’s death toll to 578. According to the MDH, 464 of Minnesotans who passed away due to COVID-19 resided in long-term care or assisted living facility.

Currently, 434 people are in Minnesota hospitals battling COVID-19, with 199 in intensive care beds.

More than half of people who have contracted COVID-19 in Minnesota — 6,882 patients — have recovered and no longer need to be in isolation, health officials say.

Minnesota’s current stay-at-home order is set to expire on May 18.
Coronavirus In Minnesota: COVID-19 Cases Rise By 481; 20 Additional Deaths Reported

 

[Trino]

May 10, 2020
Minnesota COVID-19 Public Dashboard updated 7:57pm
6882 cases
578 deaths
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[Trino]

Correction May 10, 2020
11271 cases
The 6882 (above post) is released from isolation. Will try to read more correctly in the future.
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[Trino]

May 11, 2020
11,799 cases
591 deaths
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452 Minnesotans are currently hospitalized, 18 more than the prior day, although the number needing intensive care stayed relatively stable at 194.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/05/11/latest-on-covid19-in-mn#developments_from_around_the_state

 

[Trino]

Tonight I watched a Zoom with State Rep. Bierman, State Rep. Huot, and State Sen. Clausen. All three are concerned with reopening too soon. One comment that Clausen made really stayed with me. In Minnesota, most cases, not deaths, are between the ages of 20 and 59, which is the work force.

 

[Trino]

May 12, 2020
12,494 cases (+695)
614 deaths (+23)
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Governor Walz is expected to expand the Stay at Home Order through June 12.
Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gov. Walz Expected To Announce Extension On Emergency Order

 

[Trino]

Had reason to be in central MN yesterday. Somewhere between Renville and Morgan, I stopped at a convenience store, put on a mask before entering. I was the only person (patrons and staff) wearing a mask and keeping social distancing. Guess the facts haven't hit this area yet.

 

[Trino]

Well, blow me down, Mate.
Governor Walz is letting the Stay at Home Order expire!
Gov. Walz Will Let Stay Home Order Expire: Report

 

[Trino]

May 13, 2020
Well, I don't understand Minnesota.

The case count continues to rise. The death toll continues to rise.
12, 917 cases today (+423)
638 deaths today (+24)

Governor Walz has decided to sort of reopen.
No more than 10 people together.
Businesses can reopen, but not bars and restaurants.
Schools will not reopen this year.

How does this all fit? Minnesotan's health is no better, yet the state is reopening, or is it?

 

[Trino]

Interesting - although Minnesota businesses can reopen on Monday, the Mall of America is NOT going to do so. Reopening June 1.

 

[Trino]

May 14, 2020
13,435 cases (+518)
663 deaths(+25)
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[Trino]

I am finished posting tolls. AND, I am discouraged that MN is opening with cases rising daily and the death toll standing around 25 per day. I just feel no one is in control. While bicycling yesterday, it hit me that while I was attempting to exercise and enjoy the day, people were hospitalized and dying, and so it continues. Suggest the site below to get daily Minnesota tolls.

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[angelainwi]

I am finished posting tolls. AND, I am discouraged that MN is opening with cases rising daily and the death toll standing around 25 per day. I just feel no one is in control. While bicycling yesterday, it hit me that while I was attempting to exercise and enjoy the day, people were hospitalized and dying, and so it continues. Suggest the site below to get daily Minnesota tolls.

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I am going to miss your daily tolls, but understand your frustration 100%

 

[MeadowMuffin]

I am finished posting tolls. AND, I am discouraged that MN is opening with cases rising daily and the death toll standing around 25 per day. I just feel no one is in control. While bicycling yesterday, it hit me that while I was attempting to exercise and enjoy the day, people were hospitalized and dying, and so it continues. Suggest the site below to get daily Minnesota tolls.

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Thanks for all you have done, Trino, it's very much appreciated. Prayers for us all.

 

[margarita25]

Minnesota logs 699 new COVID-19 cases day before state relaxes stay-home rules

 

[Trino]

So, is this going to work?
Minneapolis Mayor Frey orders people to wear masks inside stores, schools
Starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, shoppers in Minneapolis will be required to wear masks inside Minneapolis stores and other indoor gathering spots or risk a $1,000 fine.

People over the age of 2 are required to wear a covering over their nose and mouth when they are inside retail stores, government buildings, schools, recreation centers, hotels and skyways.

 

[MeadowMuffin]

So, is this going to work?
Minneapolis Mayor Frey orders people to wear masks inside stores, schools
Starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, shoppers in Minneapolis will be required to wear masks inside Minneapolis stores and other indoor gathering spots or risk a $1,000 fine.

People over the age of 2 are required to wear a covering over their nose and mouth when they are inside retail stores, government buildings, schools, recreation centers, hotels and skyways.

We wear a mask when we go out. I'm 65 and he is 74, husband takes 5 different immunosuppressive type meds for RA. Therefore we already were a bit hermit-like and the lockdown didn't change things too much for us, save for haircuts and eating out. For years we have kept a bottle of hand sanitizer in the car and use it faithfully; the Humira he is on plays havoc with your system, even a common cold could kill him. He's also been on Hydroxychloroquine for years (no side effects whatsoever), and I do hope that's protective. I'm praying the use of masks helps get the numbers down and keep them down, and I'm just hoping for a safe and effective vaccine soon. Mandates are usually not a good thing IMO, so we'll see.

 

[Trino]

May 22, 2020

Minnesota State Fair officially cancelled.