Friday, December 3, 2021
On Thursday, Governor Walz announced Minnesota's first case of the Omicron variant:
“Since the beginning of this pandemic, Minnesota’s nation-leading genome sequencing infrastructure and strong testing network have allowed the state to quickly track the COVID-19 virus and better understand its spread. Today, those tools detected a case of the Omicron variant in Minnesota.”
“This news is concerning, but it is not a surprise. We know that this virus is highly infectious and moves quickly throughout the world. Minnesotans know what to do to keep each other safe now—get the vaccine, get tested, wear a mask indoors, and get a booster. Together, we can fight this virus and help keep Minnesotans safe.”
More information can be found on the Minnesota Department of Health's website.
On Friday, Governor Walz announced that Minnesota is taking action to offer even more COVID-19 at-home rapid tests and booster shots to Minnesota families.
Governor Walz has secured an additional one million at-home rapid test kits for schools and child care providers to distribute directly to Minnesota families, and beginning as early as December 6, Minnesota will also offer boosters at multiple state-run and state-hosted 5- to 11-year-old vaccine clinics.
Minnesotans can find a vaccine, booster shot, and test near them online.
On Wednesday, Governor Walz announced the arrival of a federal medical team to increase the availability of the COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments for Minnesotans and expand capacity at the state’s popular Mall of America community vaccination location.
Minnesotans can learn more about COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments online.
 On Tuesday, Governor Walz announced the winner of the first $100,000 Minnesota college scholarship drawing for the “Kids Deserve a Shot” campaign is Kaitlyn Knutson of Plymouth, Minnesota. Kaitlyn said she got vaccinated to stay safe while being able to see her friends and family and doing what she loves — playing hockey.
Parents and Minnesotans ages 12 to 17 who are fully vaccinated can learn more about how to become the next scholarship winner online.
On Thursday, Governor Walz announced the arrival of a third emergency federal medical team to support Minnesota hospitals. The announcement comes after the Governor asked President Biden for more COVID-19 assistance during his visit to Minnesota earlier this week.
“Minnesota’s frontline health care workers continue to tirelessly treat patients sick with COVID-19. I am so grateful for their dedication, and I want to thank the Biden Administration for providing emergency staffing support to help the great doctors and nurses at M Heath Fairview Southdale,” said Governor Walz.
 On Tuesday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan joined President Biden at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemont to highlight the $1.2 trillion federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which makes critical investments in Minnesota’s roads, bridges, clean water, and broadband.
 On Monday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan held a ceremonial bill signing to launch the nation's first Missing and Murdered African American Women Task Force. The Task Force, established with bipartisan support, will report recommendations to the Legislature to end violence against African American women and girls in Minnesota.
 On Thursday, Governor Walz visited the current Dilworth fire station, a proposed Local Jobs and Projects site. The visit was a part of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan’s statewide Local Jobs and Projects tour to hear from Minnesotans and visit projects that the Governor is considering including in his bonding proposal for the 2022 legislative session.
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