To date, half of Itasca County area residents age 16 and older have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The vaccines have been shown they are preventing serious illness and death among residents. They are available at no cost at most area hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. Â
A special Moderna vaccination clinic for those 18 and older will be held Saturday, April 24 at the IRA Civic Center in Grand Rapids, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, although appointments are encouraged. Call 218-327-6784 for assistance with registration or questions. Online registrations may be done through a link at the county’s website: https://www.co.itasca.mn.us.