The largest increase of COVID-19 positive tests in Polk County has been reported with 13 new cases. Polk County Public Health has confirmed an expected jump in COVID-19 cases. This is the largest jump in one day Polk County has seen.
Of the 13 individuals, 4 individuals are in their 20’s, 5 individuals are in their 30’s, 1 individual is in their 40’s, 1 individual is in their 50’s, 1 individual is in their 60’s and 1 individual is in their 70’s. This is an open investigation with MDH and no other information is available at this time.
“These numbers indicate the continued need for everyone, of all ages, to limit your time and keep space between yourself and other people outside your home.” said Sarah Reese, Polk County Public Health Director. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
Polk County Public Health is aware of additional cases – 13 new cases (totaling 16 in Polk County) as described in the press release. In the upcoming days, the MDH map will reflect these newly reported cases said, Reese.“I want to clarify that if the public has reviewed the Minnesota Department of Health situational update showing the map with cases by county,” said Reese. “The map shows (four) cases. We are aware of 13 new cases from the three prior cases we have that total 16 cases in Polk County. The cases have open investigations and in the coming days the MDH map will reflect these newly reported cases in Polk County.”
Reese added she doesn’t have any information about where the cases were contracted at this time but will provide an update if new information becomes available. “I do not have any additional information on these cases,” said Reese. “I am only aware of the numbers and age ranges. If I get any additional information, I will share that.”
RED LAKE COUNTY COVID-19 CASE NOT IN THE COUNTY – AGAIN!
After further investigation, the COVID-19 case that was identified with Red Lake County on April 20 has been identified as a Pennington County resident. This change will be reflected on the Minnesota Department of Health website.
Although this would be Pennington Counties first lab-confirmed case, it does not impact our recommendations and what our community should be doing to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19. We know that there is community spread in our area, in working closely with the Emergency Manager, we stronger urge you to continue to follow the stay at home order, only going out for essential things, wearing a face-covering when going out, staying home when sick, and continuing to wash hands frequently.
MINNESOTA COVID-19 NUMBERS-
Data is for cases that were tested and returned positive. Numbers are cumulative since Jan. 20, 2020. All data are preliminary and may change as cases are investigated.
Not all suspected cases of COVID-19 are tested, so this data is not representative of the total number of people in Minnesota who have or had COVID-19.
Updated April 21, 2020.
Updated daily at 11 a.m., with data current as of 4 p.m. the previous day.
Data for April 12 was as of 8 p.m. the previous day.
Dates provided are those when the case, hospitalization, or death was first posted in this situation report.
Testing
Total approximate number of completed tests: 47,697
- Total approximate number of completed tests from the MDH Public Health Lab: 10,294
- Total approximate number of completed tests from external laboratories: 37,403
Testing data table
Minnesota Case Overview
Total positive: 2,567
Positive case data table
- Patients no longer needing isolation: 1,254
No longer needing isolation data table
- Deaths:160
Deaths data table
Hospitalization
Total cases requiring hospitalization: 629
- Hospitalized as of today: 237
- Hospitalized in ICU as of today: 117
Hospitalization data table
Case Demographics
Age
Age group data table
More age data: Age median and range (all cases, non-hospitalized, hospitalized and deaths)
Gender
- 51% female, 49% male, 0% other, <1% unknown/missing
Percentages have been rounded.
Race & Ethnicity
Race and ethnicity data table:
Including race and ethnicity of deaths
Cases can have more than one race.
Likely Exposure
Likely exposure data table
Cases by County of Residence
County of residence is confirmed during the case interview. At the time of this posting not all interviews have been completed. The county residence data may not equal the total number of reported positive cases.
County of residence data table:
Including county of residence of deaths
More about location data
How to use the interactive map
Residence Type
Residence type data table
Care Facilities
Congregate Care Facilities with Exposures, by County
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