MPR News PM Update

Nov. 8, 2021


The state posted its highest single-day count of new cases since December — with 4,253 newly confirmed or probable cases reported.

Known, active cases rose to 25,387 on Monday — the highest count for all of 2021. The rate of COVID-19 tests coming back positive is nearly 8 percent, according to MPR News calculations, the highest its been since December and higher than the 5 percent officials find concerning. 

While numbers go up and down, Monday’s data shows Minnesota’s COVID-19 wave stuck at relatively high levels. State public health leaders continue to plead with Minnesotans to stay vigilant and get vaccinated if eligible, warning that another surge is possible.

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