Minnetonka Encourages Coronavirus Vaccinations

Press release from the City of Minnetonka:

May 18, 2021

Minnesota’s viral transmission level of COVID-19 has now reached its lowest level since March. While more than 61 percent of Minnesotans have received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine, public health experts say more shots will be needed to protect against a surge in the pandemic.

Children ages 12 and older are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination along with the state’s entire adult population.

• Both the Hopkins and Minnetonka school districts are operating vaccination clinics, where eligible students and family member can receive the vaccine.

The City of Minnetonka continues to work with state and county leaders, as well as community partners, to provide the latest information about vaccine appointments available across the region. The state and Hennepin County both operate vaccine locator hotlines and websites that can direct people looking to get vaccinated:

• Minnesota Vaccine Connector
  • Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline: 1-833-431-2053
• Hennepin County Vaccine Locator
  • Hennepin County Public Health: 612-348-8900
• Locate other local community vaccination clinics

Vaccine information is also available in multiple languages. If you know of groups or individuals who could benefit from multilingual messages, visit this website for information and graphics that can be printed and shared.

Find more information on the city's website.

This press release was produced by the City of Minnetonka. The views expressed here are the author’s own.