Understanding the delta variant, vaccines and breakthrough cases in Minnesota

ST. PAUL - The number of Minnesotans hospitalized and newly infected with the coronavirus continues to increase as the more contagious delta variant spreads. State and federal health officials say COVID-19 vaccines remain the best defense against the deadly virus.

On Friday, Sept. 10, alone, the state reported 2,050 new infections and nearly 700 hospitalizations. There were also 18 more deaths.

"Vaccination against the delta variant still remains highly effective," Dr. John O'Horo, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert, said during a recent news conference. "Even though there are reports of breakthrough cases, they tend to be far less severe and far less frequent."

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