Weekly Update: 10 COVID-related deaths in the 8-county lakes area this week; state adds 7,597 previously uncounted COVID-reinfections on Nov. 1
Since Oct. 27, 2021, the state reported an additional 26,491 COVID-19 cases, totaling 807,956 for the entire pandemic. This total for the state includes 7,597 previously uncounted COVID-reinfections, which are instances of the same person becoming re-infected with COVID-19 more than 90 days after their first diagnosis. Also, 149 new deaths were reported by the state in the last seven days, 26 more than last week, totaling 8,761 for the entire pandemic. Currently, Becker County reported 208 active cases, an increase of 7 active cases since Oct. 27. Becker and Otter Tail Counties each added 3 ne...