Omicron now the dominant variant in Minnesota, health department says
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Gov. Tim Walz tested positive for COVID-19 this week and now says he has symptoms. Walz also believes he has the omicron variant, which is now the dominant strain of COVID in Minnesota. This is the MPR News afternoon update for Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. Hosted by Natasha Senjanovic. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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