2 new deaths from COVID-19, 33 new cases reported in Northland


There are 33 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Sunday in the North, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. One new death was also reported in St. Louis. Louis County and one in Carlton County.

The death of Carlton County was a person between the ages of 80-89 and the person who died in St. Louis. Louis County was between 70-79 years old. The deaths were among seven newly reported deaths in the state.

Nineteen new cases were recorded in St. Louis. Louis County, all of which were incorporated into Duluth, according to the county. The province reports a total of 176 active cases.

The median age for people diagnosed with COVID-19 in the province has remained stable at 34.

The number of hospitalizations for COVID-19 patients has dropped to one hospital, one in an intensive care unit.


Five new cases were recorded in Carlton County and every single new case was recorded in Lake and Itasca counties.

Statewide, 754 new cases were reported. Another 16,689 diagnostic tests have been completed.

In Wisconsin, Douglas County reported five new cases according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Bayfield County registered two new cases.

The new cases were between 685 reported statewide. Another 6,099 diagnostic tests were performed in Wisconsin. There was one newly reported death statewide.

This story was updated at 3:32 pm August 16 with additional information from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. It was originally posted at 12:17 on August 16th.