Coronavirus hospitalizations in Minnesota hit a new high Monday, just days before the state was to allow in-person religious services to resume for gatherings of up to 250 people.
And it’s less than a week a before the financially strapped restaurant and bar industries are allowed to reopen for outside service, with capacity capped at 50 guests.
However, state health officials say the new rules and other recent easing of stay-at-home measures don't mean the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.
"Large gatherings continue to present a clear, documented risk for increasing the spread of COVID-19. We continue to see pretty rapid increases in our numbers of cases and deaths," state Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said Saturday. "So even though we are slowly and carefully trying to open up opportunities for Minnesotans to resume activities that are so important ... this does not mean we're on the other side of this."
Here are the latest coronavirus statistics :
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21,315 confirmed cases via 204,059 tests
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881 deaths
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2,676 cases requiring hospitalization
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605 people remain hospitalized; 248 in intensive care
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14,816 patients no longer needing isolation
COVID-19 in Minnesota as of May 25
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Around 11 percent of cases are in health care workers. Just over 80 percent of deaths were of people living in long-term care or assisted living facilities.
The state continued to list nine “probable” COVID-19 deaths, which are those where the deceased had COVID-19 listed on their death certificate but had no positive test documented.
COVID-19 case outcomes in MN as of May 25
David H. Montgomery | MPR News
Developments from around the state
Minneapolis to require face masks in indoor public places
Starting this week, people in indoor public places in Minneapolis will be required to wear a face covering.
Mayor Jacob Frey announced the measure on Thursday as the latest in a series of emergency regulations designed to halt the spread of COVID-19. The regulation will take effect next Tuesday.
Frey said business owners will be able to refuse entry to anyone who's not wearing a face covering. The rule would apply to indoor public places in Minneapolis, not outdoor venues.
People can call 311 to report noncompliance, the mayor said. Violations could be punished by fines up to $1,000.
"We are not criminalizing forgetfulness. We are not penalizing people for a lack of awareness. We are approaching the implementation of the policy with grace and patience,” said Frey. “We are prioritizing outreach and education."
On Friday, Frey said that the city has purchased more than 9,000 cloth masks with money from the budgets for council members and the mayor's office. More masks are needed, however, especially in light of the new emergency regulation, Frey said.
The mayor encouraged people to take part in a Memorial Day mask drive, during which people can drop off donated masks at fire stations across Minneapolis.
— Brandt Williams | MPR News
Top headlines
Walz: Houses of worship can open at 25% occupancy, includes weddings and funerals: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced new guidelines for religious services during a Saturday press briefing, allowing houses of worship to reopen at 25 percent occupancy while continuing to implore Minnesotans to follow public health recommendations.
Poll finds most Minnesotans support stay-home measures, but state is divided: A majority of Minnesota voters support the restrictions on everyday life the state imposed to try to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll. But a solid minority feels the state has gone too far.
COVID-19 in Minnesota
Data in these graphs are based off Minnesota Department of Health cumulative totals released at 11 a.m. daily. You can find more detailed statistics on COVID-19 at the Health Department website.
The coronavirus is transmitted through respiratory droplets, coughs and sneezes, similar to the way the flu can spread.
Government and medical leaders are urging people to wash their hands frequently and well, refrain from touching their faces, cover their coughs, disinfect surfaces and avoid large crowds, all in an effort to curb the virus’ rapid spread.
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