21 new Minnesota COVID deaths reported Sunday

ST. PAUL —There were 21 deaths reported Sunday, Oct. 25, in Minnesota as a result of the coronavirus, according to the state Department of Health.

Of that total, 17 were 70 years old or older. Nine of those were people living in private residences. Twelve were living in long-term care facilities or assisted-living centers. Overall, there have been 2,335 deaths from the virus in Minnesota.

There were 1,682 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported Sunday. The percentage of positive cases among all those tested, as reported Oct. 22, was 5.2%. The cumulative number of cases that have been reported in the state is 133,431. The number of patients who no longer need isolation is 118,485.

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