Governor Walz Announces COVID-19 Community Vaccination Site in Lino Lakes

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[ST. PAUL, MN] -- The State of Minnesota's COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program is expanding further this week, Governor Tim Walz announced, with a new permanent vaccination site in Lino Lakes at the former YMCA.

The large-scale Lino Lakes site is the ninth permanent community vaccination site in Minnesota, joining Minneapolis, Duluth, Rochester, Bloomington, Saint Paul, St. Cloud, Mankato and Oakdale. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered in Lino Lakes this week.

"The state's expansive network to bring vaccines directly to Minnesotans in their communities continues to grow. Our Community Vaccine Program remains a key component of this life-saving network," said Governor Walz. "The community vaccination sites are getting shots into arms safely and efficiently, and this new site in Lino Lakes will help us reach more Minnesotans 16 years and older."

As of March 30, all Minnesotans 16 years of age and older have been eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.

"The Community Vaccine Program site in Lino Lakes will help us get shots to more folks who are eligible," said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. "Minnesota providers are working around the clock to get shots to Minnesotans 16 and up, and we're excited to stand up an additional state site to help boost vaccination."

Minnesotans who have not received a vaccine should sign up for the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, which will notify users about vaccine opportunities near them. Users currently eligible for the vaccine may be randomly selected for an appointment at a Community Vaccination Program location. Minnesotans may be contacted directly if they can make an appointment.

As Minnesota waits for additional supply of vaccine, it is critical that Minnesotans work to protect the progress the state has made by doing their part to slow the spread through testing, social distancing, mask wearing, and hand washing.

How Minnesotans Can Get Their Shot:

Register for the Vaccine Connector to get invited to make an appointment at one of the state's COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program locations: https://mn.gov/vaccineconnector .
Use the state's Vaccine Finder Map to find the closest vaccine provider: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/locations/index.jsp .
Contact their primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.
Employers may also reach out with information about vaccination opportunities.
How Minnesotans Can Get a COVID-19 Test at No Cost:

Walk in or schedule an appointment for a test at one of the state's community testing sites across Minnesota: https://mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/testing-locations/community-testing.jsp .
Order a test through the state's at-home COVID-19 testing program:
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/athome.html
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