Minnesota Health Managers: Over 80 percent of kids have had COVID

Photo by: Centers for Disease and Control
Photo by: Centers for Disease and Control

(Minneapolis, MN) -- Public health managers say over 80 percent of kids in Minnesota have had the coronavirus.

The CDC made that claim Thursday based on a look at blood samples from across the state. The CDC however says it's not sure just how many of the million-plus kids in the state have enough antibodies to protect themselves from the virus.

Minnesota's 82 percent infection rate among kids is higher than the national average of 79 percent. 

For the latest reports on COVID-19 in the state, click here.