Stearns County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 24% of people fully vaccinated Chastity Laskey, USA TODAY NETWORK
Some 24% of people living in Stearns County are fully vaccinated as of April 13, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers someone fully vaccinated two weeks after they ve been given a single-dose shot (Johnson & Johnson) or a second shot (either Pfizer or Moderna).
Minnesota reported 545,404 total cases of coronavirus, an increase of 3% from the week before.
The five counties with the highest percentage of their population fully vaccinated in Minnesota as of April 13 are Cook County (47%), Big Stone County (43%), Olmsted County (39%), Mahnomen County (38%) and Lac qui Parle County (38%).
About 1.5 million Coloradans have received one dose of a vaccine, and about 1 million are fully vaccinated, Polis said. People are fully protected against the coronavirus two weeks after their first and only Johnson and Johnson dose or two weeks after their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
While eligibility will open to all Friday, it will still take several weeks to vaccinate everyone who wants one, Polis said. Some in the general public may find an appointment next week, while others may have to wait six or eight weeks for their turn. Patience is key, Polis said.
The state is encouraging vaccine providers to continue prioritizing high-risk Coloradans who have not yet received a vaccine as the state expands eligibility.