ST. PAUL, Minn. (KWNO)-The Minnesota Department of Health is distributing vaccine doses to college campuses.
Winona County Public Health Supervisor Melanie Tatge told KWNO Wednesday that Winona State and Minnesota State College Southeast received a combined allotment of 100 doses to administer to students and staff. Tatge said MDH is encouraging members of the 18-24 age group, who saw the highest number of COVID-19 infections during last year’s surge, to get their shot.
Tatge points out the university’s allotment comes as the spring semester winds down. She said students should still get their shot in Winona, even if they plan on living elsewhere during the summer break.
“You should not be concerned if you’re going to be able to get your second dose because your care provider or your local public health department back home should be able to assist with that,” said Tatge.
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