Answering mask questions from viewers
With Governor Walz lifting the statewide mask mandate, we re answering your lingering mask questions about kids, private businesses, schools, and other areas. Author: Jennifer Hoff (KARE 11), KARE 11 Staff Published: 5:00 PM CDT May 14, 2021 Updated: 8:22 PM CDT May 14, 2021
Will the governor give up his emergency powers?
Throughout the pandemic, Minnesota has been under a state of peacetime emergency, giving the Governor decision making powers.
Some of you asked whether he ll give that up after rescinding the mask mandate.
We found out, not for least another 30 days after the executive council voted to extend it Friday. The Governor said there are other issues tied to it that would take a hit.
Reaching out to your child s primary health care provider, a local public health department, or a local pharmacy The Pfizer vaccine has gone through rigorous clinical trials on children in this age group and has proven to be a highly safe and effective preventative measure against the deadly coronavirus, said Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcom. Minnesota parents can feel confident in the science, medical experts, and federal guidelines expanding authorization to 12-to-15-year-olds, and I hope they get their children vaccinated as soon as possible. Every person who gets vaccinated helps us slow the spread of this disease and protect those who cannot get vaccinated.
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The new age group is eligible for Pfizer shots at Minnesota s CVS, Hy-Vee, Walgreens, and Walmart pharmacies. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)
MAPLE GROVE, MN Maple Grove kids ages 12 to 15 can begin receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the Centers for Disease Control provided final authorization Wednesday.
The new age group is eligible for Pfizer shots at Minnesota s CVS, Hy-Vee, Walgreens, and Walmart pharmacies. The Pfizer vaccine is currently the only COVID-19 vaccine that is set to receive approval for people ages 12 to 15.
Parent or guardian consent is required for COVID-19 vaccination for people under 18.
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Move authorized by federal government on Monday.
Posted: May 10, 2021 6:58 PM
Posted By: Mike Bunge
St. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota will begin providing the Pfizer/BioNTech s COVID-19 vaccine to 12-to-15 year olds this week.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of the drug for that age group on Monday.
“This is an extraordinary development on our path back to normalcy we now have nearly 300,000 more Minnesotans eligible to roll up their sleeves and get life-saving protection from this deadly disease,” says Governor Walz. “We have been planning and preparing for this moment and are ready to begin vaccinating teens 12 and older. Start making your plan, Minnesota let’s get our kids their shot as soon as possible so they are fully vaccinated and protected in time for a fun, safe summer.”
UpdatedTue, May 11, 2021 at 8:15 am CT
Replies(11) The Pfizer vaccine has gone through rigorous clinical trials on children in this age group and has proven to be a highly safe and effective preventative measure against the deadly coronavirus, said Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcom. (Shutterstock)
TWIN CITIES, MN Minnesota is ready to begin vaccinating children ages 12 to 15 this week, Gov. Tim Walz said Monday. Walz s announcement came hours after the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer/BioNTech s COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12.
The Centers for Disease Control is expected to give final approval later this week in Wednesday s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting.