Omicron numbers, controversial new isolation guidelines with MPR News reporter Catharine Richert

The omicron variant continues to make headlines worldwide, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has loosened guidelines for isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. For more on how all this is affecting the pandemic in Minnesota, host Cathy Wurzer was joined by MPR News reporter Catharine Richert.

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