MN Coronavirus Vaccine Hub: Where, Who And How To Get Immunized

MINNESOTA — The vaccine rollout in Minnesota, as with much of the country, has faced its fair share of hurdles that have left residents feeling frustrated.

Still, more and more people are getting shots daily and the state has been averaging giving about 25,421.4 shots per day on average, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. MPR reported that in order to get 80 percent of adults vaccinated by this summer, Minnesota would have to up their daily shots by 40,000 to 50,000.

The vaccine is being administered at state run mass no-cost community sites at Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, Minneapolis Convention Center, and Mayo Civic Center, as well as at smaller countywide sites. Pharmacies are also beginning to vaccinate eligible residents.

The state has also pledged to ensure equity in vaccine distribution with Minnesota state officials saying using a vaccine allocation plan to ensure equity.

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The first step in getting your vaccination appointment scheduled is to see if you're eligible to get it now.

Who Can Get Vaccinated :

As of February 2021, the coronavirus vaccine is available to the following Minnesota residents:

• Residents aged 65 or older
• Health care workers
• Long term care residents and staff
• School staff members
• Child care staff members at licensed and certified childcare programs

Sign up for the MN Vaccine Connector to be alerted when you become eligible. Minnesota is currently distributing the vaccine to residents in phase 1a(detailed below).

Tim Walz announced that the next phase of the vaccine roll-out will occur once 70 percent of seniors have received at least one dose of the vaccine. The next phase of the roll-out will likely include those with preexisting conditions, and essential workers.

Where To Get Vaccinated

• Residents aged 65 or older who registered for the Community Vaccine Program will be notified by email, text, or phone call if they are randomly selected for an appointment at a community vaccination clinic.
• Healthcare workers will be notified by their local public health agency, employer, or community vaccination site when they are able to be vaccinated
• Long-term care residents will be notified by staff when the vaccine becomes available to them.
• Long-term care staff will be notified by their employer when they can get vaccinated
• Educators, school staff, and childcare workers will hear from their local public health agency, employer, or community vaccination site when they are able to be vaccinated
• Minnesota Vaccine Locator Map
• COVID-19 Vaccine Connector
• Find My Vaccine
• Minnesota Department of Health Hotline:651-297-1304
• www.vaccines.gov/diseases/covid
• Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 information

Read more from Tim Walz.

Find more information about the Vaccine Connector.

Read the rest of MPR's report.