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We continue to receive a lot of questions about vaccine availability and prioritization. As we work with our public health team to understand the process and find answers, we appreciate both your patience and your communication as we identify gaps and concerns. The county is the implementation arm of the vaccine distribution process and in that capacity we do not set priorities and must follow state and federal guidance on distribution. However, we do take your concerns and feedback seriously and work with our team to make sure it gets back to those making higher-level decisions and that it informs the distribution processes within our control.
Please continue to connect with my office to share your concerns or suggestions by emailing us at district1@co.ramsey.mn.us.
 Vaccine Connector
If you have not yet been vaccinated or signed up for the vaccine lottery pilot program, we encourage you to sign up for the state-wide Vaccine Connector.
The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps Minnesotans find out when, where, and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine. After you fill out a simple form, the Vaccine Connector will:
- alert you when you are eligible to receive a vaccine;
- connect you to resources to schedule a vaccine appointment; and
- notify you if there are vaccine opportunities in your area.
The vaccine is not yet available for the general public.
- Ramsey County is following federal and state guidelines to distribute the vaccine
- The vaccine will be free.
- No one will be required to get the vaccine by the government or public health.
Ramsey County is vaccinating Phase 1a/Pilot
This phase includes:
- Healthcare personnel (including: hospital staff working with COVID-19 patients, staff in skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes, emergency medical services personnel who provide direct patient care, COVID-19 testers and vaccinators).
- Long-term care residents.
- Minnesotans aged 65+
- Pre-K through Grade 12 educators
- Child care workers
More information about phase 1a/Pilot can be found here.
If you are 65+
Contact your clinic or hospital
- The State of Minnesota is shipping more vaccine to clinics and hospitals across the state for those aged 65 and over.
- Contact your local health care provider to ask about getting the vaccine.
- Use the Find My Vaccine tool.
The State of Minnesota uses a random selection process for appointments. To enter the random selection process, Minnesotans age 65+ must first complete the pre-registration online or by phone during available hours.
- New pre-registrations are not being accepted at this time, but there will be future opportunities.
- If you signed up for pre-registration and have not been notified, you are still on the list. You will again have the opportunity to be chosen to make an appointment for a vaccine at one of the community vaccination clinics (Minneapolis, Duluth or Rochester).
- If you have questions, call 833-431-2053.
- Frequently Asked Questions: Vaccine Clinic Program
Visit Minnesota's vaccination program page for more information.
If you are an educator, school staff, or child care provider
Work with your employer to sign up for an appointment at one of the state-sponsored clinics.
- No walk-ins.
- Schools prioritize employees based on face-to-face interaction with children.
- Child care programs are randomly selected and will be notified by the State if vaccines are available.
Learn more here.
As of February 22, 2021:
- 8,578 doses have been administered at 59 clinics. 9,967 vaccines have been given, including those given by redistribution partners.
- 14,700 doses have been received, including those reserved for second doses and those redistributed through partnership agreements.
- 589 people have been trained to administer vaccinations.
Visit Ramsey County's webpage for more information.
Employer Vaccine Request Form
Ramsey County employers with essential staff as defined by federal and state guidelines can request vaccine from Public Health with this online form.
For more information about the covid-19 vaccine and to subscribe to vaccine updates, visit the Ramsey County webpage (updated daily) or the Minnesota Department of Health webpage. You can also subscribe to emails or text messages with periodic updates on vaccine distribution.
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