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Minnesota reports 343 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Saturday

Updated  May 29, 2021 11:27am CDT
Coronavirus in Minnesota
FOX 9

(FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Health reported 343 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths Saturday. 

The state has now seen 601,105 COVID-19 cases and 7,418 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Of the 10 newly reported deaths, four were residents in long-term care facilities.

Meanwhile, more than 2.5 million Minnesotans are fully vaccinated, with outreach efforts continuing. Between now and the end of June, some breweries, distilleries and wineries in Minnesota will give a free or discounted drink to people who are vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday. 

Minnesota capacity restrictions for businesses set to end

Restrictions limited capacity for restaurants and other businesses is set to be lifted starting Thursday night.

There are currently 316 people hospitalized with COVID-19 across Minnesota, 77 of whom are in the ICU.