The latest from state health officials on Minnesota’s first omicron case
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Minnesota has its first reported case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. The patient is an adult male resident of Hennepin County who recently traveled to New York City. He developed mild symptoms on Nov. 22 and was tested for the coronavirus on Nov. 24.
The Minnesota Department of Health has been talking with reporters about the case. MPR News reporter Catherine Richert joined Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer to share the latest details.
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