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MN Teen Dies, State COVID-19 Deaths Pass 9,000 Mark
As Minnesotans prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, COVID-19 continues to rip through schools, businesses, and communities.
GOODHUE COUNTY, MN — Another teenager has died of COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Tuesday. The teen's death comes as the state passed 9,000 deaths from the virus.
The teen lived in Goodhue County.
As of Tuesday, 9,047 Minnesotas have died from COVID-19. Five Minnesotans under 20 have died as a result of the virus.
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Here are the latest statistics on COVID-19 among Minnesotans who are 19 and younger:
| Age Group | Number of Cases | Number of Deaths |
| 0-4 years | 25,580 | 1 |
| 5-9 years | 38,898 | 2 |
| 10-14 years | 49,290 | 0 |
| 15-19 years | 66,713 | 2 |
Minnesota's recent surge in both coronavirus-related spread and hospitalizations shows little sign of slowing down. The delta variant of the virus continues to rip through schools, businesses, and communities as people try to regain some sense of normalcy.
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According to FOX 9 reporter Theo Keith, Minnesota is currently experiencing the worst COVID-19 outbreak in the nation.
Also read: MN COVID-19 Deaths Before Thanksgiving: Comparing 2021 To 2020
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