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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer
Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

Ask a COVID doc: Revisiting indoor mask guidelines and community transmission in MN

NIOSH-approved N95 masks
NIOSH-approved N95 masks are recommended to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 omicron variant.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to revisit their indoor masking guidelines this week. Are changes ahead in workplaces and businesses in Minnesota?

Minnesota’s positivity rate has dipped below 10 percent, which means the state is no longer considered high risk for community transmission. But a new sub-variant of omicron may be on the rise.

Mayo Clinic's Dr. Melanie Swift joined host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the latest pandemic news and to answer your COVID questions.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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