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Over 26 Percent Of Hennepin Co. Is Fully Vaccinated

Since March 30, Minnesotans 16 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. At least 320 teenagers in the county have received the shot.

Nearly 83,000 county residents of Washington County have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Nearly 83,000 county residents of Washington County have received at least one dose of the vaccine. (Lauren Ramsby/Patch)

ST. LOUIS PARK, MN — Over 25 percent of Hennepin County — or 256,053 residents — has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That's out of the nearly 423,000 county residents who have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Since March 30, any Minnesotan 16 or older is eligible for the vaccine. Nearly 2,000 teenagers in the county have received the shot.

Here's the full age breakdown in Hennepin County:

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  • 16-17: 320
  • 18-49: 164,147
  • 50-64: 106,654
  • 60+: 149,653

Federal vaccination site to open at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds

The White House Monday announced a federally-run mass COVID-19 vaccination site will open in Minnesota.

Read more: Eligible Zip Codes For FEMA Vaccination Site In MN: Full List

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