Publish date:

Feb 25, 2021

Watch live: Walz lays out next steps in Minnesota's vaccine rollout

The news conference begins at 12:15 p.m.

Author:

Melissa Turtinen

gov. tim walz — Credit: Gov. Tim Walz, YouTube

Gov. Tim Walz will discuss the next steps in Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccine rollout at a news conference at 12:15 p.m.

Walz will be joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm to discuss the next phases of the state's vaccine plan.

You can watch it live here:

Earlier on Thursday, Walz sent out a news release detailing what groups are next to get the COVID vaccine, including those with specific underlying health conditions and those working in food processing.

You can read all the details and find out when you're expected to be eligible to get the vaccine here.

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The governor said Wednesday the state will "significantly beat" its goal to vaccinate 70% of people 65 and older by the end of March.

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Earlier Tuesday, Walz shared two more groups are eligible to get the vaccine, starting Wednesday.

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The next group is slated to be able to get their shots in April.

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In a "short time," the governor expects to be able to give all Minnesotans an approximate date for when they'll be able to get the vaccine.

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There's a "small number" of doses available.

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The goal is to make more vaccines available for those 65-plus.

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Healthcare workers and the elderly will likely be first in line.

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He is due to speak at 12:15 p.m.

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