Minn. Educators Weigh In On New COVID Vaccine Pilot Program

CBS Minnesota

January 18, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that the state is launching nine pilot vaccine sites, which will begin vaccinating a limited number of educators, child care workers and adults over the age of 65.

Of the 60,000 first COVID-19 vaccine doses coming into the state this week, 12,000 will be reserved for these new categories. State health officials say it’s to get the ball rolling while they wait for the federal government to up the vaccine supply.

Educators and teachers’ unions have been vocal about wanting educators to have access to the vaccine as part of a safe return to the classroom.

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