Dr. Osterholm on Covid outlook in Minnesota
The number of new Covid cases and hospitalizations are increasing dramatically in Minneapolis. The state department of health is now strongly recommending people wear masks in indoor public settings and businesses - regardless of vaccination status. And parents may hear some news in June about new Covid vaccines for children under the age of 5. Dr. Michael Osterholm is a professor and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to sift through the latest news.
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