Minnesota reports daily record 101 deaths from COVID-19 - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Minnesota is reporting 101 new deaths from COVID-19 — a one-day tally that shatters the previous high mark of 72 fatalities, the state Health Department said Friday.

With the latest numbers, Minnesota has now seen 3,476 deaths since the pandemic hit the state in March.

Deaths reported Friday include residents from 39 of the state’s 87 counties, according to Health Department data.

Residents of long-term care and assisted-living facilities accounted for 64 of the newly announced deaths.

Long-term care and assisted living residents have accounted for 2,355 deaths.

The Health Department says its data release Saturday will include figures spanning two days — the numbers that typically would have been released Friday morning plus the normal Saturday data release.

People at greatest risk include those 65 and older, residents of long-term care facilities and those with underlying medical conditions.