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The latest
- Walz says Minnesota's COVID restrictions coming to end soon: A mask-wearing mandate for public indoor spaces will end no later than July 1 in the state and COVID-19 restrictions on business capacities and gathering sizes will end by May 28 under a plan announced Thursday by Gov. Tim Walz.
- Minnesota reports 1,661 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more deaths: With the latest numbers, the seven-day rolling average for net new cases is down to about 1,470. The reading continues a trend over the past three weeks of declining seven-day averages after a steady increase in new infections during March and early April.
- Everything you need to know about Minnesota's COVID-19 restrictions: With today's news, we've updated our longstanding FAQ on restrictions and mandates connected to the pandemic.
Must-read resources
- What you need to know about Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccine plan: Here are answers to questions you may have about vaccines and the state's strategy to vaccinate millions of Minnesotans.
- Tracking the coronavirus in Minnesota: Explore our interactive map to see how COVID-19 cases have spread across the state.
Stay in the know
- Get complete coverage of the coronavirus in Minnesota: Browse recent stories and read more frequently asked questions.
