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GOVERNOR WALZ ANNOUNCES 1,000 COMMUNITY COVID-19 VACCINATION EVENTS HOSTED TO EXPAND VACCINE ACCESS

Governor Tim Walz announced today that the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has hosted more than 1,000 community COVID-19 vaccination events since February in partnership with Minnesota community organizations and providers. The clinics have expanded access and improved equitable distribution of the vaccine. By working with trusted community institutions and hosting 1,022 clinics in convenient […]

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GOVERNOR WALZ ANNOUNCES MINNESOTA’S PLAN TO VACCINATE 5-11-YEAR-OLDS FOLLOWING FDA ADVISORY

Today, Governor Tim Walz announced Minnesota’s plan to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11 after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee voted to recommend the use of the Pfizer vaccine in children 5-11 years old. The state of Minnesota has built a strong network of providers—including pharmacies, health care systems, clinics,

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MINNESOTA TO BEGIN ADMINISTERING PFIZER COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS TO RECOMMENDED MINNESOTANS

Today, following federal guidance issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota will begin administering Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to Minnesotans who are eligible to receive one.  Minnesotans who got the Pfizer vaccine can receive a booster shot at least six months after their initial series based on CDC

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GOVERNOR WALZ ANNOUNCES NEW COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS AS HOSPITAL EXPRESS CAPACITY CONCERNS

As hospitals express concern about capacity to treat Minnesotans with COVID-19, Governor Tim Walz today announced new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus in Minnesota. Beginning on Friday, the restrictions will apply to social gatherings, celebrations and receptions, and bars and restaurants, which are three of the most significant sources of COVID-19

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GOVERNOR TIM WALZ TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE AT 2 PM – ON KROX (April 17)

Today, Friday, April 17, Governor Tim Walz will provide an update on the State of Minnesota’s next steps to combat COVID-19 in a press conference at 2:00 p.m.  Also joining Governor Walz will be  Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm; Emergency Medicine Doctor John Hick; and Minnesota Nurses Association President Mary Turner. It sounds like

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GOVERNOR WALZ AND DEPARTMENT HEADS PRESS BRIEFING AUDIO FROM 3-26 AVAILABLE HERE

Today, Thursday, March 26, 2020, Governor Tim Walz, Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm; Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Steve Grove; Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joe Kelly; and Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Education Heather Mueller participated in the daily Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) media call to provide an

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