The state has released its first findings about how COVID-19 has impacted the long-term health of Minnesotans. The Minnesota Department of Health survey showed that four in ten of the people who responded had experienced prolonged symptoms, such as fatigue or brain fog.

Health officials called 20,000 adult Minnesotans who had COVID-19, but only 1,270 people completed the interview. The survey limits means the group doesn’t represent all Minnesotans. But the health department says the input can help the public, health care providers and public health professionals understand long COVID symptoms.

Joining Minnesota Now to talk about the findings of the survey is Kate Murray, the supervisor of the state’s long COVID response.