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The Minnesota Department of Health says it will update its COVID guidance.

Four individuals mysteriously came down with melioidosis earlier this year.

Last year's mild flu season could make the coming months more challenging.

It's the second year of celebrating holidays during the pandemic.

That's according to a new study that compared case rates.

Minnesota has reported the second-most cases so far.

More than 8 in 10 residents of that age group have gotten at least one dose.

Masks are strongly recommended in indoor, public spaces throughout the state.

Every county has high or substantial transmission, meaning masks are recommended.

That means a mask is recommended for everyone in public, indoor spaces.

Dr. Michael Osterholm is worried that some districts aren't properly prepared.

Less than a month ago, just 14 counties fell into those categories.

Face masks are now suggested in public, indoor spaces in 90% of the state.

Two people have died.

The list keeps growing.

Nine days ago, 14 counties passed that threshold. We're now up to 64.

They say it will help protect other students who can't get vaccinated or are at risk.

The CDC recommends everyone wear a mask in public, indoor places in these counties.

Vaccines remain very effective at preventing severe illness from the delta variant, however.

The CDC says everyone in these areas should wear a mask in indoor public places.

The agency is also recommending masks for everyone in K-12 schools.

The CDC study looked at Minnesota and nine other states.

The agency has recorded more than 160 illnesses across 43 states.

He'll sign executive orders Friday morning.