The death toll in Minnesota from COVID-19 reached 1,510 on Tuesday, with an additional six deaths.
The state data reports another 403 confirmed infections, increasing Minnesota’s total number of cases to 43,170. The actual number of cases is likely much higher as the data only represents those who have been tested for the virus, state officials say.
Tuesday’s reported deaths included two individuals in their 60s, one in their 70s, two in their 80s and one in their 90s. Three were Anoka County residents and three lived in Ramsey County. Three were residents of long-term care or assisted living centers.
Of the state’s total deaths, 1,175 were also residents of congregate care facilities, according to Minnesota Department of Health data updated Tuesday morning.
Cases have recently been climbing among young people, which officials say could be why there are more cases, but less hospitalizations and deaths. Young people are more likely to have mild symptoms and recover from the virus.
However, health officials said they expect these infected young people will spread the virus to more vulnerable members of the population, which will likely result in the state seeing more hospitalizations and deaths in the coming weeks.
HOW ARE PATIENTS DOING?
- There were 37,749 patients as of Tuesday who no longer needed to be isolated as they have recovered enough. This is an increase from the 37,199 reported on Monday.
- There were 236 patients with COVID-19 in Minnesota hospitals, down from 247 the day before.
- Of those patients in hospitals, 107 were in intensive care, down from 114 Monday. This is the lowest intensive care levels have been since April 24.
WHO IS GETTING SICK?
- Number of health care workers with COVID-19: 4,137
- 20- to 29-year-olds have the most cases, with 9,927 cases. This age groups accounts for about 23 percent of the state’s total cases.
- 80- to 89-year-olds have the most fatalities, with 515 deaths. This represents about 34 percent of the state’s total deaths.
