Minnesota to address racial and ethnic inequities in COVID-19 vaccinations Immunizations for racial minorities lag behind those for older whites. March 5, 2021 11:30am Text size Copy shortlink:
COVID-19 vaccinations for Minnesota s Black, Hispanic and Asian populations lag behind shots given to the state s white population, according to data released Friday.
State officials said the findings set the stage for new efforts to target racial and ethnic minorities to close the gaps, including sending vaccines to more clinics and independent pharmacies that serve communities that have been severely affected by COVID-19.
Health advocates said decisions made by state officials months ago were responsible for creating the disparities because vaccine equity was not considered in choosing priority groups.