0 Coronavirus Deaths Reported In Minnesota Monday

MINNESOTA — Minnesota health officials reported zero coronavirus-related deaths Monday. It's the first day since April 13 that the state added no new deaths to its overall death toll, a sign of hope that life may return to relative normal by this summer.

According to the most recent available data, nearly 26 percent of Minnesotans — or 1,430,349 people — have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Just over 15 percent of the state's population — or 850,829 people — has been fully inoculated against the virus.

On March 15, Gov. Tim Walz began loosening the state's COVID-19 restrictions:

Social gatherings: Up to 50 people outdoors or 15 people for indoor gatherings, both without household limits.

Youth sports: Pod size increasing to 50 for outdoor activities.

Religious services: Remove occupancy limit, but social distancing required.

Celebrations: Follow venue guidance.

Bars and restaurants: Increasing allowable occupancy to 75%, up from 50%, with a limit of 250 people. The limits apply separately indoors and outdoors. Bar seating increases to parties of 4.

Salons/barbers: Removing the occupancy limit, but social distancing required.

Gyms/fitness centers/pools: Increasing allowable occupancy to 50%, up from 25%. Outdoor classes can increase to 50 people.

Entertainment venues: Increasing allowable occupancy to 50%, up from 25%, both indoors and outdoors, with a limit of 250.

Since the start of the pandemic, 506,376 cases of the virus have been confirmed in Minnesota. A total of 6,782 deaths have been reported in the state.