COVID-19 cases remain low in Kandiyohi County, but delta variant could be on its way While cases remain low in west central Minnesota, health officials feel it's just a matter of time before the highly transmissible COVID-19 delta variant is found here. State and local officials urge people who aren't vaccinated to get their shots now. 4:11 pm, Jul. 23, 2021 × A nurse prepares to administer a COVID-19 vaccine during a drive-through public vaccine clinic in early March 2021 in Willmar. Erica Dischino / West Central Tribune file photo WILLMAR — West central Minnesota has had few new COVID-19 cases reported in recent weeks. However, area health officials are keeping an eye on the delta variant which is spreading quickly in other parts of the country.