Coronavirus: MN Will Vaccinate People 16+ Starting March 30

MINNESOTA — Minnesota will allow people ages 16 and older to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting March 30, Gov. Tim Walz's office announced Thursday. Walz will discuss the move live Friday at 11:30 a.m.

"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," Walz’s spokesperson, Teddy Tschann, said in an emailed statement.

"The state has vaccinated 80 percent of our seniors, outperforming the nation, and has also vaccinated at least two-thirds of our school and child care personnel."

As of Monday, 1,454,834 Minnesotans have received at least their first shot of the vaccine. Another 862,955 residents have completed their vaccine series.

"Continuing to honor a commitment to immunizing for impact, the Walz-Flanagan Administration will be directing providers to prioritize vaccine appointments for older Minnesotans, those with underlying health conditions, and those in frontline jobs," Tschann continued.

"Providers will then have the flexibility to provide available appointments to other eligible Minnesotans."

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