Walz celebrates vaccination goal set by President Biden
In this file photo dated Wednesday, April 14, 2021, a pharmacist fills a syringe from a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Antwerp, Belgium. Moderna and vaccine promoter Gavi have announced Monday May 3, 2021, the pharmaceutical company will provide up to 500 million coronavirus vaccine doses for the U.N.-backed program for needy people in low- and middle-income countries by the end of 2022.[AP Photo/Virginia Mayo]
Gov. Tim Walz announced Minnesota has reached President Joe Biden’s goal to have 70% of the population vaccinated by July 4. This percentage is for Minnesotans who are 18 and older.
For several months, KSTP has been tracking the percentage of vaccinated Minnesotans ages 16 and older. That number currently stands at 67%, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Over 3.03 million Minnesotans over the age of 18 have been vaccinated according to the CDC. The governor’s office says Minnesota leads the Midwest for vaccination rates. The overall U.S. population is 52% vaccinated, which will fall short of the president’s goal to have 70% of the country vaccinated by July 4.
Minnesotans can still get vaccinated without an appointment by going through the state’s vaccine connector program.