COVID Positivity Rate Increased in Ramsey County

November 9, 2020 — Ramsey County currently has a COVID positivity rate of greater than 5%.

This rate reflects the number of COVID-19 tests that were positive over the total number of tests performed in your county during the most recent 14-day period prior to a one week lag period to assure data completeness. Having a positivity rate above 5% means the spread of the virus in your county has reached a concerning level.

Higher rates of virus transmission in the community increase the risk for all members of your community, including residents and staff in long-term care (LTC) facilities. As cases continue to rise, the residents and staff in these facilities are at serious risk even as they take aggressive action to limit infections.