Minnesota will expand COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone over the age of 16 as soon as March 30th.
“Tomorrow, Governor Walz will announce that all Minnesotans 16 years of age and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination beginning Tuesday, March 30," said Governor Walz spokesman Teddy Tschann. "The final eligibility expansion comes as the federal government has promised an increased supply of vaccine by April, and as Minnesota has become a national leader in getting shots into arms quickly."
This week Minnesota was ranked number one in the country for the percentage of vaccine doses administered to Minnesotans. The state has vaccinated 80% of our seniors, outperforming the nation, and has also vaccinated at least two-thirds of our school and child care personnel.”
“Minnesotans have done a remarkable job helping our most vulnerable get vaccinated and waiting their turn. Now, as we prepare to receive more vaccine heading into April, it’s time for all Minnesotans to get in line,” said Governor Walz. “Minnesota has been leading the nation in getting shots into arms, and we plan to continue that leadership. By expanding eligibility to all Minnesotans, we will give providers the flexibility they need to keep getting shots into arms quickly, efficiently, and equitably.”
Other states have been expanding vaccinations in recent days, and Minnesota has been at the top of vaccine distribution in terms of available doses. The Governor's office now says 80% of seniors, the most vulnerable group to COVID-19, have been vaccinated.
Governor Walz will officially announce the vaccine expansion Friday morning at 11:30AM. We will carry his address live on WCCO Radio and on the Radio.com app.
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