Ely 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 Ely, MN community.

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Minnesota COVID-19 Cases

Minnesota New Coronavirus Cases:
Minnesota Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,798,566
Minnesota New Coronavirus Deaths:
Minnesota Total Coronavirus Deaths: 15,300
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Ely

Coronavirus 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 10:00am

Ely and COVID, Fertility, Community Memorial Hospital

Our series "Lessons from COVID-19" continues with a look at how communities like Ely, Minn Almanac North | Ely and COVID, Fertility, Community Memorial Hospital | Season 2021 | PBS Skip to Main ... More info »

PBS - 05/06/2021 12:00pm

Coronavirus 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 02:35am

Rise Of COVID Cases In Ely Linked To Youth Sports, Social Gatherings - CBS Minnesota

Health officials in St. Louis County say there has been a significant rise in COVID-19 cases in Ely linked to youth sports and social gatherings, while others "appear to be travel related." ... More info »

CBS News - 03/24/2021 08:31am

Ely high school asked to reset after COVID-19 outbreak - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota

In the last week, 33 Ely residents have tested positive for COVID-19, making up 15% of all confirmed cases in the community since the pandemic's start, according to St. Louis County Public Health ... More info »

Duluth News Tribune - 03/24/2021 02:16am

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