Wednesday was Minnesota’s deadliest day so far in the coronavirus outbreak, with the state health department announcing Thursday 11 new deaths, bringing Minnesota’s total to 50.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), an additional 88 patients have tested positive, bringing the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota to 1,242. The numbers are reflective of all reports confirmed through 4 p.m. Wednesday.
That includes 145 patients who are currently hospitalized, including 63 in intensive care. Continue reading.