COVID-19 infecting younger people in Olmsted County

3.8% of those tested in the county typically come back positive.

New on daybreak and speaking of the increase in cases... we're learning the majority of those getting infected are now under the age of 30.

Kimt news 3's madelyne watkins joins us live this morning to break down why that is.

Madelyne./// tyler here's what you need to know.

Over the last few weeks... the olmsted county public health director has been following the trend of higher cases in younger people.

The younger population ?

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"* including age 6 to 29* has seen an increase of positive cases the last two weeks.

Graham briggs tells me a peak happened after memorial day weekend.

He's now concerned that number will continue to rise following the fourth of july.

Briggs says just because there is a spike ?

"* overall, olmsted county is fairing well.

He tells me for all of the people tested daily in the county ?

"* only 3 point8 percent are typically positive.

Because health officials in olmsted county have the ability to test for potential exposure to covid?

"*19... briggs says it gives them a better understanding of how many asymptomatic "that helps build that relationship and understanding of how important it is to stay at home.

If we know you're shedding the virus, even if you don't have symptoms and you're a little tempted to go back to work,that test can help make a difference and make sure that we don't continue exposing people."

Briggs tells me he's hopeful that if everything goes as planned ?

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"* olmsted county residents will have the opportunity for a vaccine in early 2021.

Live in rochester.

Madelyne watkins kimt thank you madelyne.

Starting today... masks are required in public spaces in rochester and briggs thinks it'll play a role in slowing the