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Updated June 6th, 2020 at 22:32 IST

Hospitalizations drop as Minnesota eases some restrictions

The state has now recorded a total of 27,501 COVID-19 cases and 1,170 deaths. Hennepin County, which has the most people in the state, has reported 9,255 positive tests.

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Minnesota health officials on Saturday confirmed 531 new cases of the coronavirus and 22 additional deaths, although there are more indications that the virus could be hitting a plateau in the state.

The number of hospitalizations fell from 478 to 473 and the number of people in intensive care units dropped from 220 to 206. Health experts say hospital counts are a key factor in tracking COVID-19.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday announced that some restrictions would be eased next week, including limited resumption of business for indoor restaurants, swimming pools, movie theaters and fitness clubs.

The state has now recorded a total of 27,501 COVID-19 cases and 1,170 deaths. Hennepin County, which has the most people in the state, has reported 9,255 positive tests.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death.

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Published June 6th, 2020 at 22:32 IST

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