More Than 35,000 COVID Vaccine Doses Made Available for Minnesota Seniors

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's administration announced Monday that Minnesotans 65 and up can access more than 35,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at approximately 100 clinics, hospitals, and community sites, reports KARE 11 . "Not everyone has a doctor or pharmacy they're familiar with," Walz stated. "That's why we've built up a reliable network of different ways Minnesotans will be able to access the vaccine. After careful planning, we're now activating that network to give Minnesotans options close to home." In addition to the expanded network, Minnesota will continue to operate existing community vaccination sites, whose shots will be made available by random draw. Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm cautioned that the additional doses will not significantly boost vaccinations. Minnesota will see the largest number of doses yet — about 98,000 — distributed statewide this week. About half will continue to go to Phase 1a recipients like group homes and healthcare workers, while roughly 35 percent is going to providers to vaccinate people 65 and older.