Governor Walz ordered U.S. and Minnesota flags to half-staff at all state and federal buildings June 19, 2021, to remember, mourn, and honor the lives lost due to COVID-19. 

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are encouraged to join in lowering their flags to honor Minnesotans who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and their families.

Governor Walz released the following statement, "While Minnesota may be on the path toward getting back to normal, we must not forget those who can’t be with us to see it happening. Over 7,000 of our family members and friends have died due to this pandemic. On this day, I encourage Minnesotans to come together by lowering their flags to honor and remember all of those who have lost their lives and support all of those grieving.”.