New Strain
What health officials know, don't know about Brazil P.1 variant
Minnesota health officials confirmed the first case of the P.1 variant in the U.S.
Minnesota confirms America's 1st case of Brazil P.1 COVID strain
The strain was found in a Twin Cities metro resident who recently traveled to Brazil.
Osterholm: B117 COVID strain could become major issue in 6-8 weeks
The B117 variant is believed to be more easily transmitted.
MDH: New COVID strain likely broadly circulating in Minnesota
Health officials believe the new strain is broadly circulating in Minnesota.
What Dr. Michael Osterholm says about new coronavirus strains
"What we're seeing right now in England I think is going to be a harbinger of things to come," said Osterholm.
Walz: New coronavirus variant 'is probably here' in Minnesota
A new strain has not yet been confirmed in Minnesota.
Dec. 28 COVID-19 update: Active cases, hospitalizations dropping
The update includes 13 more deaths.
Minnesota health leaders discuss new strain of coronavirus
There are differing viewpoints on how much more transmissible the new strain is.