Month: November 2021

The Minnesota Department of Health released the COVID-19 numbers for today and the state reported 7,043 cases with 24 deaths. 1 death was reported in northwest Minnesota, in Beltrami County. Polk County reported 30 new cases with fifteen probable, Roseau County had 16, Mahnomen County had 6 with three probable, Marshall County had 6 with five probable, Pennington County had 6 with six probable, Norman County had 5 with three probable, and Red Lake County had 4 with three probable.

All the information is below –

Data is for cases that were tested and returned positive. At-home test results are only counted when reported to MDH, and are rarely reported.

All data is preliminary and may change as cases are investigated. Many data points are collected during case interviews. Data presented below is for all cases, regardless of interview status. Data for cases pending interview may be listed as “unknown/missing.”

Positive PCR test results are considered confirmed cases. Positive antigen test results are considered probable cases. All probable cases get the same public health follow up and recommendations as cases confirmed by PCR tests.

Testing

Total approximate completed tests (cumulative)	13,737,995
Total approximate number of completed PCR tests (cumulative)	12,157,407
Total approximate number of completed antigen tests (cumulative)	1,580,588

Minnesota Case Overview

Total positive cases, including reinfections (cumulative)	805,015

Total confirmed cases (PCR positive) (cumulative)	730,900
Total probable cases (Antigen positive) (cumulative)	74,115

Total positive people (cumulative)	796,679

Total number of reinfections (cumulative)	8,336

Cases no longer needing isolation

Cases no longer needing isolation (cumulative)	776,476

Deaths

Total deaths (cumulative)	8,718

Deaths from confirmed cases (cumulative)	8,216
Deaths from probable cases (cumulative)	502

Total non-laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 deaths (death certificate) (cumulative)	124

Deaths among cases that resided in long-term care or assisted living facilities (cumulative)	4,763

Hospitalizations

Total cases hospitalized (cumulative)	41,481
Total cases hospitalized in ICU (cumulative)	8,387

Case Demographics

Age

Gender

Race & Ethnicity

Residence

Cases by County of Residence

County of residence is confirmed during the case interview. At the time of this posting not all interviews have been completed.

 

As of 10/28/21, likely exposure and residence type are no longer collected for all cases and therefore no longer reported. Archived data can be found in the COVID-19 Weekly Report.

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management Division is participating in the state-wide Winter Hazard Awareness Week campaign, which will take place November 15th – 19th, 2021. Winter Hazard Awareness Week is promoted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Division of Homeland Security Emergency Management. This week allows Minnesotan’s an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the hazards we face each winter season. These hazards include dangers from winter weather, dangers from heating sources, and ventilation issues, just to name a few.

Each day of the week has a hazard topic. Monday is Winter Weather Overview. Minnesota experiences a vast variety of inclement weather conditions during the winter months. In Polk County, we are especially prone to experiencing brutal cold, heavy snowfall, and extreme winds. A number of different watches, warnings, and advisories are issued during the winter season. Winter Weather Advisories are issued when winter weather will cause travel difficulties. Winter Storm Warnings are issued for heavy snowfall or the combination of dangerous blowing and drifting snow. A combination of blowing or falling snow, cold temperatures, and windy conditions can prompt a blizzard warning. Polk County is covered by the National Weather Service’s Grand Forks Office. You can get additional weather information by visiting their website at: www.weather.gov/fgf. 

Tuesday’s topic addresses Outdoor Winter Safety. Whether you are out enjoying the snow, or forced to work in it, it is important to dress adequately. During brutally cold weather exposure to the elements can lead to hypothermia or frostbite. It is also important to consider the dangers of venturing onto thin ice. Remember that there should be at least four inches of fresh, clear ice before attempting to walk onto a frozen body of water. Wednesday’s topic addresses Winter Fire Safety. During the winter season, there is usually an increase of structure fires. Reasons for the increase in structural fires include holiday lights, holiday displays, and using alternative heating sources. To help prevent fires, keep decorations at least three feet from heating sources, and remember to check your furnace and chimneys to ensure they are operating properly.

Thursday’s topic addresses Indoor Winter Safety. Some common indoor safety concerns that occur during the winter are monitoring carbon monoxide levels, managing moisture conditions to prevent mold and mildew growth, and minimizing chemical and environmental exposure. Friday’s topic covers Winter Driving. It is important to ensure that your vehicle has been serviced and is ready to take on the cold weather. A winter survival kit included in your vehicle could be the difference between life and death, in some situations. A winter survival kit should include a bag/container to store food and water, a flashlight, candles, matches, a blanket, and a distress sign to display in the window of your vehicle.

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