[ST. PAUL, MN] — Governor Tim Walz announced Thursday that Minnesota has administered more than three million COVID-19 vaccine doses. The milestone comes exactly three weeks after the state announced two million doses administered on March 18. The state announced the first million doses administered on February 19.

“With the trees budding and the bats cracking at Target Field this afternoon, three million doses in arms is a significant indication of our continued progress toward ending this pandemic,” said Governor Walz. “This was our fastest million doses yet and, with fans in the stands at Target Field, the signs are all around us – spring has arrived, normalcy is near, and we are going to end this pandemic. As we continue our critical work to immunize for impact and prioritize our most vulnerable neighbors, it’s important we continue to protect each other from the virus – keep that mask up, socially distance, and get tested when needed.”

“As the pace of vaccination rises, we are doubling down on our efforts to ensure that every Minnesotan who wants a vaccine can get one” said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. “We are partnering directly with communities across the state to distribute vaccines quickly and equitably. We cannot let our guard down now, but we are almost to the other side of this pandemic.”

Minnesota continues to lead the nation in doses administered and has also steadily moved into the top ten states for people with complete series administered per 100,000.

As of Thursday’s vaccine report, 1,900,248 Minnesotans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 1,247,045 Minnesotans have completed the vaccine series.