Doctors urge caution for indoor and holiday gatherings amid pandemic

Dropping temperatures and holiday get-togethers are reasons to meet indoors, but it could also be a cause for concern amid a pandemic.

The Minnesota Department of Health’s most recent data says the seven-day positivity rate is about 8%. With more indoor gatherings, Allina Health infectious disease specialist Dr. Frank Rhame says that number could go up.

“Hopefully people will realize it’s still not over,” Rhame said. “Vaccinated people, even boosted vaccinated people, can get COVID.”