Minnesota Coronavirus Hospitalizations Rise Over Weekend

Minneapolis MN

25 May, 2020

2:29 PM

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ST. PAUL, MN —The number of people requiring hospitalization in Minnesota due to COVID-19 reached a high Monday, as state health officials reported treating 605 patients — an increase of 40 patients over the state's previous high. According to state health data, 881 Minnesota residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Over the last 24 hours, officials reported 12 new deaths and 745 new confirmed cases. Don't miss the latest coronavirus updates from health and government officials in Minnesota. Sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletters for what you need to know daily. As of Monday, Minnesota's COVID-19 statistics: Total positive cases in the state: 21,315 Number of health care workers: 2,373Total approximate number of completed tests: 204,059Total approximate number of completed tests from the MDH Public Health Lab: 22,011Total approximate number of completed tests from external laboratories: 182,048Total cases requiring hospitalization: 2,676Hospitalized as of Monday: 605Hospitalized in ICU as of Thursday: 248Patients no longer needing isolation: 14,816Deaths: 881Deaths among cases that resided in long-term care or assisted living facilities: 717SEE ALSO: Minnesota State Fair Is Canceled For 2020Minneapolis Will Require Face Coverings Or MasksMN Catholic Bishops Plan To Defy Gov. Walz's Order, Will Reopen