4 more dead as Minnesota surpasses 1,000 positive tests for coronavirus

There are now 34 dead in Minnesota since the start of the outbreak.

Four more people have died from the novel coronavirus in Minnesota, bringing the state’s total number of deaths to 34 in just over a month since the outbreak began in early March.

The total number of confirmed cases in Minnesota now stands at 1,069, an increase of 83 from Monday’s reported totals, which come from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and are reflective of reports submitted through 8 p.m. the day prior.

The 83 positives tests is the largest single-day total so far in Minnesota, though MDH has previously noted that Tuesday figures tend to be be higher due to a testing lag from over the weekend. Continue reading.