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Two days ago on MPR News we characterized the state’s COVID-19 situation as drizzling; neither “sunny” as it was with the very low case rates in mid-March, nor “stormy” as it was during the throes of the first omicron surge in mid-January.

 and showed that most of the state was considered low risk. The exceptions at that time were Mahnomen and Olmsted counties, which were rated 

. Yesterday, the CDC upped the risk levels. Olmsted and Wabasha now have 

 risk ratings, with eight other counties now rated 

The CDC suggests that everyone stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations and get tested if you are exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms. In addition, it says that:

Statewide the COVID-19 case rate is now 18 per 100,000, which exceeds 

the Minnesota Department of Health's “high risk” threshold

. Additionally, as of yesterday, the COVID-19 hospitalization rate inched up into MDH's “caution” zone (just over four per 100,000).

Even though a lot of people are doing at-home tests and some are trying to self-manage potential COVID sickness these days, the number of cases confirmed and tracked by the Department of Health continues to climb. That remains true for every region and, as shown below, for every major racial and ethnic group in the state.

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Mahnomen and Olmsted counties, which were rated medium risk last week are now considered high risk for Covid infections by the CDC.

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