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Rise in new COVID cases spark new mask mandates in city, county buildings

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COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise in Minnesota because of the delta variant of the coronavirus. 

The state health department reported nearly 1,700 new cases over the last three days, pushing the seven-day rolling average to near 600, a level not seen since late May. 

This is an MPR News evening update for Aug. 3, 2021 hosted by Kirsti Marohn.

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