Two cases in Todd County
Updated: Apr 13, 2020
Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm today announced that state health officials confirmed another 109 COVID-19 cases, for a new total of 1,536 cases in the state.
Counties of residence of these new cases are as follows: Hennepin (51), Olmsted (7), Ramsey (14), Anoka (2), Dakota (5), Clay (4), Washington (3), Carlton (4), Pine (2), Rock (2), Winona (2), Aitkin (1), Chisago (1), Cottonwood (1), Goodhue (1), Crow Wing (1), Becker (1), Todd (2
), Freeborn (1), Mower (1), and Martin (1). County of residence data was not immediately available for three cases.
A total of 361 COVID-19 cases have been hospitalized in Minnesota to date. Currently 157 cases are hospitalized, with 74 in intensive care.
Sadly, today’s update includes another six COVID-19 deaths, for a new statewide total of 70. The age range and county of residence of today's announced deaths:
3 Hennepin County residents in their 90s
Hennepin County resident in their 70s
Washington County resident in their 60s
St. Louis County resident in their 80s
“We can never forget that these numbers are in fact beloved family members, friends and neighbors who are mourned,” Commissioner Malcolm said. “We express our condolences and our commitment to continuing the work of protecting Minnesotans the best we can. It is very important for all Minnesotans to do their part in that effort by following social distancing guidelines and other public health recommendations.”