ST. PAUL, Minn. – Secretary of State Steve Simon has come down with CoVid. Simon said he put himself in quarantine Saturday. “I feel fine, probably because I’m fully vaccinated and boosted,” he said. At this point, I will continue to quarantine for the full 10-day period recommended in state and federal guidelines.” Earlier cases involving Minnesota state-wide-elected elected officials:
> Governor Tim Walz became infected just before Christmas. He was vaccinated and boosted.
> Attorney General Keith tested positive Tuesday while boarding a flight back to Minnesota. He had been visiting family abroad. He too was vaccinated and boosted.
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