The Minnesota Department of Health reported 35 deaths in the state Wednesday, Oct. 21, the highest number since May 28 — and six of those were area residents.
Morrison and Todd counties each reported two deaths. Those in Morrison were between the ages of 65-69 years old and 70-74, while the Todd County residents were 80-84 years old and 90-94. One Mille Lacs County resident between the ages of 85-89 died, and Wadena County reported its first death in someone over 100 years old.
Whether any of the area residents who died lived in congregate care settings was unavailable Wednesday night. However, the state reported 25 of the 35 deaths were among those who lived in a long-term care facility or assisted living.
During an update from state health officials Wednesday, it was noted deaths are shifting into Greater Minnesota.
“As we see lagging indicators like deaths start increasing, I think we will see more and more deaths from Greater Minnesota,” Director of Infectious Disease Kris Ehresmann said. “Just because of the high caseload in that area.”
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COVID-19 data as of Oct. 21
Aitkin — 157 (+17 since Friday, Oct. 16), with two (+1) deaths.
Cass — 328 (+39), with five (+1) deaths.
Crow Wing — 920 (+113), with 21 deaths.
Mille Lacs — 364 (+35), with 11 (+4) deaths.
Morrison — 643 (+107), with eight (+3) deaths.
Todd — 741 (+84), with five (+3) deaths.
Wadena — 201 (+31), with one (+1) death.
NOTE: These numbers are cumulative since March 21 and many are out of isolation. The number of those no longer needing isolation is not reported on a county-level basis by the state.
