Fewer than 20% of Minnesotans are current on COVID-19 shots

By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Fewer than 20% of Minnesotans are current on their COVID-19 shots ahead of the Christmas holiday, and health officials say that has them worried.

State Epidemiologist Ruth Lynfield told reporters Tuesday that Minnesota is doing “better than the vast majority of the nation,” but its vaccination numbers are still “way below” where they should be.

Minnesota is experiencing high case numbers and hospitalizations for COVID-19, influenza, and the respiratory virus RSV. Lynfield urges Minnesotans who aren’t up to date on their COVID-19 and flu shots to get them now before the holidays are in full swing.