Coronavirus Vaccine: How Find An Appointment In Minnesota

MINNESOTA — All Minnesotans ages 16 older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 30, Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday. Walz's office said the "final eligibility expansion" comes as the federal government promised an increased supply of vaccines by April.

Vaccine shipments from the federal government will increase over the "coming weeks," making it possible that every person who wants the vaccine can receive it.

"Minnesotans have done a remarkable job helping our most vulnerable get vaccinated and waiting their turn," Walz said in a statement. "Now, as we prepare to receive more vaccine heading into April, it’s time for all Minnesotans to get in line."

Walz acknowledges that while all Minnesotan adults will become eligible Tuesday, not every Minnesotan will be able to make an appointment right away because demand still exceeds supply.

How to find a COVID-19 vaccine provider:

• Minnesotans who have not yet been vaccinated are encouraged to sign up for the state's COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, which provides updates on vaccine opportunities and enters you into the selection process for the state-run vaccination sites.
• Minnesotans can also contact their healthcare provider or local pharmacy.
• Additionally, Minnesotans can check out the state-run Vaccine Locator Map, which shows vaccine providers in your area.
  • The VaccineFinder website, which was developed by Boston Children's Hospital, does this as well.

"We have already beat President Biden’s goal of expanding eligibility to all adults by May 1," Walz continued.

"Now, if all Minnesotans get in line and take the first shot available to them, we can get all Minnesotans first doses by the end of May. We could then be in an incredibly different place by June and have a beautiful Minnesota summer to look forward to. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and let's get it done, Minnesota."