Record 56 COVID-19 deaths reported Wednesday in Minnesota

Spike in Minn. could become norm unless new restrictions slow spread. 

A single-day record 56 COVID-19 deaths were reported Wednesday in Minnesota, one day after the state set new, earlier bar closing times and put caps on social gatherings to slow the spread of the infectious disease.

Minnesota has now seen a total of 2,754 deaths due to the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.

The virus’ accelerating spread is reflected by the increase in the positivity rate of diagnostic testing from 5% a month ago to more than 12%. More than 194,000 infections have been verified through testing, including 4,900 reported Wednesday. Continue reading.