COVID-19 cases continue to increase throughout Minnesota and in Polk County. In the two-week period from September 3 to September 16, Polk County has had an increase of 196 new cases. During this time five individuals were/are hospitalized and one of these individuals were/are in the ICU.
The most cases were reported in people in their 20’s with 10 to 19-year-olds and people in their 30’s the second most.
Throughout the course of the pandemic, Polk County has had a total of 4,316 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 75 COVID-19 related deaths.
If you would like to get vaccinated for protection against COVID-19, schedule an appointment with your primary care provider, local pharmacy or register for upcoming vaccine clinics on the Polk County Public Health website: https://www.co.polk.mn.us/191/Public-Health
