After a uneven start to administering the COVID-19 vaccine, the state of Minnesota is now on target for an expanded eligibility pool.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all Minnesotans 16 and older beginning Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday morning.
A statement from the governor's office said Minnesota's most critical goal is getting "as many Minnesotans vaccinated as quickly as possible to end this pandemic," which is showing signs of increased activity in the state again.
"Minnesotans have done a remarkable job helping our most vulnerable get vaccinated and waiting their turn," Walz said in a statement prepared ahead of a live video address at 11:30 a.m. "Now, as we prepare to receive more vaccine heading into April, it's time for all Minnesotans to get in line."
The expanded eligibility means another 1.2 million Minnesotans will be added to the pool of state residents seeking protection from the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
This definitely brings more clarity to what was a rather befuddling Phase/Tier system previously.
The Minnesota groups that are becoming vaccine-eligible next week number number about 1.15M people. While everyone’s eligible, some providers may still prioritize people with more risk or more essential jobs for their limited vaccine supply. pic.twitter.com/7YaSdNRX6H
— David H. Montgomery (@dhmontgomery) March 26, 2021
I personally have not been in a hurry to get vaccinated, especially since my wife has been administered her two shots. However, with baseball season just around the corner, this expanded eligibility couldn't be more perfectly time. That said, if getting into Target Field requires some sort of "proof of vaccination" to attend a baseball game, I will abstain from seeing the Twins home game in person even if I'm fully vaccinated. There are just some overreaches I'm not willing to indulge.
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