Gov. Walz to expand vaccine eligibility to all Minnesotans age 16+

Katie lange.

And i'm george mallet.

First tonight some breaking news ?

"* governor tim walz is expected to announce tomorrow that the state's vaccination program is expanding to include all minnesotans 16 and older starting next week.

Let's check in live with kimt news three's anthony monzon for the details.

Well george and katie... next tuesday... march 30th is the day the governor's office says all minnesotans over the age of 16 will be eligible to roll up their sleeve and get vaccinated.

This comes as the federal government is promising an increase in vaccine supply by april.

While you won't need to be a certain age or have an underlying health condition to get an appointment... officials will be directing providers to prioritize older minnesotans... those with underlying health conditions... and those in frontline jobs however providers have the flexibility to allocate appointments to eligible minnesotans as they see fit.

I just spoke with rochester mayor kim norton... who believes this will be a turninging "it is a big moment, and it's what we've all sort of been waiting for.

We waited for the vaccine, but then we've been waiting for our turn in order to be able to get that vaccination.

So the wait is over."

And mayor norton points out this does not mean it's the end of the pandemic.

She says we still have people in our community who can't get a vaccine... or are choosing not to get a vaccine... and there's still a waiting period for immunity after being vaccinated.

I'll be following this breaking news and will have more information tonight at ten.

Live in rochester... governor walz will address the state on this expansion tomorrow at 11:30 a?

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