ST PAUL, Minn. —
- MDH reports new 21 COVID-related deaths
- CDC eases mask guidelines, however still recommended in some parts of MN
- Mayo Clinic modeling shows COVID decline
Wednesday, March 2
11 a.m.
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported 21 new COVID-19 deaths in the state.
Minnesota's cumulative death total is at 12,152 since the pandemic began. Health officials say 5,576 of those fatalities have taken place in long-term care or assisted living facilities.
Hospital bed usage across the state has increased slightly in all categories from yesterday. Data shows that 92.4% of adult ICU beds were filled, while the percentage of non-ICU beds was at 93.6%. Pediatric ICU beds are 92.5% full, with 90.1% of non-ICU beds for children currently in use.
According to MDH's latest data available, 501 people are being treated for COVID in hospitals around the state, with 430 in non-ICU beds and 71 in the ICU.
MDH reported 9,425,587 total doses of vaccine have been administered in the state, with 3,880,020 people age 5 and older having received at least one shot (74.4%). Of that number 3,661,384 people have completed their COVID series and are considered completely vaccinated (70.3%).
Among children 5-11 years old, 204,798 kids have at least one shot (40%) and 181,757 have completed their vaccine series (36%).
On Wednesday, 591 new COVID-19 cases in the state were announced, however health officials note that the number of new cases does not accurately paint the full picture of the statistics, because at-home tests are not accounted for in MDH's data.
The number of cases cited by MDH on Tuesday was the lowest number since July 29, 2021, when 551 new COVID cases were reported.
Tuesday, March 1
11 a.m.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported 22 new COVID-related deaths on Tuesday, bringing the statewide death toll from the pandemic to 12,131. Of those deaths, 5,570 were reported in long-term care or assisted living facilities.
Data shows that 91.9% of adult ICU beds were filled, while the percentage of non-ICU beds was at 92.7%. Pediatric bed openings are slightly better, with 88.4% of ICU beds being used and 87.7% of non-ICU beds for children filled.
According to MDH's latest data available, 512 people are being treated for COVID in hospitals around the state, with 437 in non-ICU beds and 75 in the ICU.
MDH reported 9,418,963 total doses of vaccine have been administered in the state, with 3,878,905 people age 5 and older having received at least one shot (74.4%). Of that number 3,659,150 people have completed their COVID series and are considered completely vaccinated (70.2%).
Among children 5-11 years old, 204,429 kids have at least one shot (40%) and 180,585 have completed their vaccine series (35%).
On Tuesday, 2,142 new COVID-19 cases in the state were announced.
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