What's behind Minnesota's COVID-19 spike?

Kris Ehresmann, infectious disease director for the Minnesota Department of Health, told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer Tuesday that COVID-19 cases are at elevated levels in part because people aren’t taking precautions.
Masking and social distancing are not happening as frequently, she says, but the easy spread of the delta variant is also leading to high case numbers.
On Monday, the Minnesota Department of Health reported more than 4,200 new infections. Overall case numbers were as high as they were back in December of last year.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
MPR News is Member Supported
What does that mean? The news, analysis and community conversation found here is funded by donations from individuals. Make a gift of any amount today to support this resource for everyone.