9 new COVID-19 deaths, 5,777 new cases

The Minnesota Department of Health reported on Wednesday:

• Nine new deaths from COVID-19 *
• 5,777 newly reported positive COVID-19 tests *

* Data released on Wednesday, September 8 includes data from 4 a.m. on Friday, September 3 to 4 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7.

Additionally, MDH said:

• More than 6.25 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered
• More than 3.14 million people have completed the vaccine series
• 72.2% of those aged 16 and over received at least one dose of the vaccine

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Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Wednesday that 81 counties in Minnesota remained at a high level of community transmission of COVID-19. Six other counties are considered to have a substantial gap.

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