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COVID latest: ICU cases rise; regional outbreaks concerning

After a relatively stable stretch following a late fall surge, warning lights are flashing around Minnesota’s COVID-19 disease data. The number of known, active cases is rising again. Wednesday showed 10,333 active cases — marking six consecutive days with active counts above 10,000, a stretch not seen since late January.

This is an MPR News morning update for Thursday, March 25, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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