Afton and other towns across Minnesota are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Afton, MN community.
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Minnesota COVID-19 Cases
Minnesota Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,798,566
Minnesota New Coronavirus Deaths:
Minnesota Total Coronavirus Deaths: 15,300
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Afton
Coronavirus update: Afton’s Fourth of July parade canceled
Organizers of Afton’s popular Fourth of July parade announced Monday that this year’s event has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Parade organizer Stan Ross said he and… ... More info »
TwinCities.com - 05/10/2020 09:30pmCoronavirus in Minnesota: New case counts decline further
Minnesota has reported 11,993 COVID-19 deaths, meaning we’re likely to reach 12,000 on Wednesday, if current trends continue. The state announced 131 new COVID-19 deaths since last Wednesday. More info »
MinnPost - 02/21/2022 10:00amAmid coronavirus fears, Afton Alps’ owner shutting down its ski areas for at least a week – Twin Cities - Pioneer Press
Grooming equipment sits in front of freshly groomed trails at Afton Alps ski hill in Hastings, Minnesota, in ... Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 ... More info »
TwinCities.com - 03/14/2020 01:40pmCoronavirus in Minnesota: Case positivity up; more than 300 hospitalized
Minnesota added 5,601 new COVID-19 cases in the seven days between Aug. 4 and Aug. 10, for an average of 800 new cases per day. More info »
MinnPost - 08/10/2021 02:35amMinnesota parks see boost in attendance during COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota parks are enticing many across the state to explore close to home. “It is just beautiful,” said Susan Wagner, while visiting Afton State Park from ... More info »
KSTP-TV - 08/08/2020 02:43amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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