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.

Author:
Shaymus McLaughlin
Publish date:
Aug 5, 2021

Pixabay - covid face mask bicycle bike — Pixabay

CDC Minnesota transmission mpa - Aug 5 2021 — CDC

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.

Related: More than 11K Minnesotans signed up for $100 COVID incentive on Day 1

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:

ambulance

The crash occurred on Highway 169 early Sunday morning.

minneapolis police

The shooting was reported around 2:20 a.m.

Screen Shot 2022-05-22 at 8.30.08 AM

All backcountry trails and campsites are closed, as well as many frontcountry sites.

state capitol Minnesota

Lawmakers announced they had reached a deal on a tax bill Saturday ahead of the looming session deadline.

281699116_10226502238438986_800951410789352812_n

The two men died after a hail of bullets struck a vehicle.

Screen Shot 2022-05-22 at 8.14.37 AM

The noise was investigated by police, but no source could be determined.

covid, vaccine, booster shots

Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise again as new COVID variants emerge.

J.W. Peck (left) and Eric Galler.

MN Food & Drink

White Castle — it's what a man in Minneapolis and another in Woodbury, crave.

Screen Shot 2022-05-21 at 5.46.37 PM

The crash occurred when the driver fled police during an attempted traffic stop in Coon Rapids.

Eli Hart

The kindergartner's father was trying to get full custody of his son.

"It is horrifying and difficult to process a tragedy of this magnitude, especially in our close-knit community," the superintendent wrote.

Minneapolis police

The shooting occurred on the 800 block of Elwood Avenue North at around 9:15 p.m.

Flickr - face masks covid pole - Ivan Radic

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

Flickr - face masks covid pole - Ivan Radic

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

covid

The list keeps growing.

Pexels - woman grocery shopping mask covi

The agency is also recommending masks for everyone in K-12 schools.

vaccine

The CDC's updated face mask recommendations are centered, in part, on transmission levels.

Flickr - mask required entry sign - Chad Davis

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

Flickr - child wearing mask close up - Nenad Stojkovic

That means a mask is recommended for everyone in public, indoor spaces.

Pexels - woman shop mask covid CROP

The CDC recommends everyone wear a mask in public, indoor places in these counties.

DONTCHA KNOW?

You Can Get BMTN Special Offers!

Get Our Newsletter

CLOSE

CLOSE

CLOSE

CLOSE