Minnesota health officials on Sunday reported 287 new COVID-19 cases as the seven-day trend in new cases continued to fall.
At least 2,921,392 Minnesotans have received one dose of COVID vaccine, and 2,591,699 have completed their vaccinations.
With the latest vaccinations, Minnesota is 65% of the way to its goal of vaccinating most residents age 16 or older.
So far, 601,384 Minnesotans have had confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 that were reported to state officials after being confirmed by testing.
The state Department of Health reported eight additional deaths from complications of COVID-19 on Sunday, half of who lived in assisted living or long-term care facilities. Those who died were between the ages of 65 and 94.
Minnesota has recorded 7,426 COVID-19 fatalities since the first death was reported last March.
People with underlying health conditions, including heart, lung and kidney disease, are more likely to develop serious complications of COVID that require medical attention.
Jim Buchta
