Push for increased COVID-19 testing among young people
By FOX 9 Staff
MDH urges youth coronavirus testing
Minnesota health officials want anyone returning to the classroom, college campuses or youth sports to get tested for COVID-19, especially people ages 12-25.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - While there’s been a lot of focus on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Minnesota, health experts don’t want people to forget about testing, especially when it comes to young people.
This effort comes as students are getting back to class and athletes are returning to the court. The Minnesota Department of Health is asking parents to have their kids tested every two weeks or at least once a month.