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, are dealing with a surge of hospitalizations because of the highly contagious variant. They also have some of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.

 of those 16 and up have received at least one dose of the vaccine, has dodged a delta variant wave so far. But the state Department of Health says renewed diligence is needed and the surge we’re seeing elsewhere should prompt any unvaccinated individuals to get the vaccine. 

 on kids returning to school this fall, and national health officials are talking with vaccine manufacturers about

Tuesday, guest host Catharine Richert talked about all that and more with Minnesota’s leading health experts. 

What questions do you have about COVID-19 in Minnesota? 

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Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcom and Minnesota’s top infectious disease official Kris Ehresmann take your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota.

Ask MDH: The COVID-19 delta variant, CDC’s new school rules and vaccine boosters

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