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We’ve now surpassed the goal to vaccinate 70% of our seniors, and the state expanded eligibility and started the next phase of the vaccination plan on Wednesday.
Minnesotans who are now eligible to receive a vaccine include the following:
- People with certain underlying conditions, including sickle cell disease, down syndrome, and oxygen-dependent chronic lung or heart conditions, and those who are in active cancer treatment or immunocompromised from organ transplant
- People with rare conditions or disabilities that put them at higher risk
- Food processing plant workers
These groups will receive priority, but providers may offer available appointments to others who are eligible, including Minnesotans from the next tier:
- People 45 or older with one or more of the underlying medical conditions identified by the CDC
- People 16 or older with two or more of the underlying conditions
- People 50 or older in multi-generational housing
- Essential frontline workers, including airport staff, child care workers who weren’t previously eligible, first responders, judicial system workers, public health workers, U.S. Postal Service workers, and those who work in agriculture; correctional settings; food production, retail, or service; manufacturing, and public transit.
Signing up for the COVID-19 Vaccine Connector to get regular updates on vaccine availability and eligibility is quick and easy. In some cases, your employer will have more information on vaccine availability, and I encourage you to be in touch with your health care provider too. Vaccine supplies from the federal government are increasing, and this is significant progress in ending the pandemic.
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