Since Oct. 6, 2021, the state reported an additional 19,888 COVID-19 cases, totaling 749,144 for the entire pandemic, a decrease of 1,265 new cases statewide over the previous week. Also, 111 new deaths were reported by the state in the last seven days, totaling 8,354 for the entire pandemic. Currently, Becker County reported 198 active cases, a decrease of 88 active cases since Oct. 6. Otter Tail County reported 379 new infections this week, an increase of 100 new cases over the previous seven days. Statewide COVID-19 data is not being released on Saturdays and Sundays.