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By Katie Lannan, State House News Service
May 13, 2021
Katie Lannan, State House News Service
Minnesota’s Democratic governor, Tim Walz, got his COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year alongside his predecessor, Republican Tim Pawlenty.
For those looking for a reason to get the shot, Walz told President Joe Biden that he hoped that moment offered one.
“Go get vaccinated so you’re alive to vote against me in the next election. I don’t care,” he said Tuesday. “I just want to get it done.”
In Ohio, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said, officials brought vaccines into schools and businesses. In Maine, where reaching rural communities presents a challenge, Gov. Janet Mills said residents who get their first shot between now and Memorial Day can receive vouchers for gift cards to L.L. Bean, Portland Sea Dogs tickets or free fishing or hunting licenses.
As Massachusetts maintains its spot near the top of national rankings for percentage of population vaccinated, critics who were at Governor Baker’s throat earlier this year have changed their tune or quieted altogether.
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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday said people aged 12 to 15 years old can begin getting vaccinated with Pfizer s COVID-19 vaccine starting this week if a key federal committee approves its use for that age group.
Baker said during a press conference at Moderna s Norwood facility that, pending approval, some 400,000 residents in the age group would be able to make appointments for Pfizer vaccine shots or visit walk-in clinics starting Thursday. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
A key CDC advisory panel is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to recommend the vaccine s use for kids in that age group. States could begin administering shots in adolescents on Thursday.