Publish date:: Aug 5, 2021

Number of Minnesota counties with high or substantial COVID transmission hits 64

Nine days ago, 14 counties passed that threshold. We're now up to 64.

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Transmission levels across Minnesota continue to skyrocket, with nearly three-quarters of the state's counties now considered hotspots.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows that as of Aug. 5, 18 counties in Minnesota have what the agency considers "high" community transmission of COVID-19, the most severe ranking.

Meanwhile, 46 counties have "substantial" transmission.

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Nine days ago, when the CDC announced its updated face mask guidance, Minnesota had just four counties with high transmission and 10 with substantial transmission.

The figure has climbed quickly ever since, with 64 of the state's 87 counties now falling into one of those two categories.

The CDC recommends everyone in an area with high or substantial transmission should wear a mask in public indoor spaces, regardless of their vaccination status.

Related: Places in Minnesota now requiring or recommending face masks

Here is a list:

High transmission:

Big Stone County
Dodge County
Fillmore County
Freeborn County
Houston County
Jackson County
Kandiyohi County
Kittson County
Meeker County
Nobles County
Rice County
Rock County
Sibley County
Stearns County
Traverse County
Waseca County
Wilkin County
Winona County

Substantial transmission:

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Less than a month ago, just 14 counties fell into those categories.

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The CDC says everyone in these areas should wear a mask in indoor public places.

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The list keeps growing.

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This new guidance applies to everyone, regardless of vaccination status.

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Masks are strongly recommended in indoor, public spaces throughout the state.

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These 14 counties have what the CDC considers "substantial" or "high" COVID transmission.

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The remaining 86 counties all have substantial or high COVID transmission.

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