Coronavirus In Minnesota: Number Of COVID-19 Cases Climbs To 54
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Minnesota Department of Health said Monday that the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the state has climbed from 35 to 54.
The newest cases continue to cluster in the Twin Cities metro. Hennepin County alone has more than 20 cases, according to a map released by health officials.
So far, 1,893 people have been tested for the disease in Minnesota.
According to MDH, all but three of the 54 cases are receiving outpatient care. Of those three requiring hospitalization, one of them is in critical condition -- the same person reported to be in critical condition last week.
Counties with cases include, Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Stearns, Waseca, Washington and Wright.
The rising number of cases comes as K-12 schools across the state are closing. Over the weekend, Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order requiring public schools to close by Wednesday.
Also closing are several Twin Cities restaurants, coffee shops and gyms.
Health officials say that most people who get COVID-19 show mild symptoms. However, the disease can be threatening to the elderly and those with compromised respiratory systems.
Even so, the vast majority of those who come down with the virus recover.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, people do not need to be tested for COVID-19 if they can manage their symptoms at home.
MDH says those who are sick should follow a 7-3 rule. They'd like people to stay at home for a week and then complete three days fever-free before going about their business in the community.
Health officials say those with questions about COVID-19 can call the Minnesota Department of Health hotline at 651-201-3920.
