Minnesotans with pre-existing health conditions and workers in essential industries should soon learn when it will be their turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Minnesota officials said Tuesday.

A decision could come within a week after state officials make final decisions about the next phase of the rollout, Gov. Tim Walz said.

On deck are around 430,000 workers in essential industries who so far have not been eligible for the vaccine, including those in manufacturing, grocery stores, agriculture, public transit and the postal service.

The next phase will also expand into those with underlying health conditions that make them susceptible to COVID-19 complications.

Estimates on this population vary widely but could stretch into the millions. About 40% of Minnesota adults have two or more chronic

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