Coronavirus: Feds Set To Increase Minnesota's Vaccine Supply

TWIN CITIES, MN — Minnesota is set to receive nearly 11,000 additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government after the Biden Administration Tuesday announced they will increase current supplies by 16 percent.

The Centers for Disease Control allocated less than 70,000 doses to Minnesota this week, "an insufficient amount to vaccinate priority populations including healthcare workers, long-term care residents, and Minnesotans 65 years of age and older," notes Walz's office.

"It is refreshing and encouraging to have in place federal leadership that is quickly responding to state concerns, providing transparency on the vaccine allocation process, and crafting a cohesive, federal strategy for ending this pandemic," Walz said in a news release.

"For months, I have urged the CDC and the White House to get Minnesota more doses. It’s good news that they’re finally listening."

In Minnesota, 284,441 people — or 5.1 percent of the state — have received at least one dose of the vaccine. A total of 67,567 people, or 1.2 percent of the state, have received both doses needed for a full vaccination.

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