The State of Minnesota has just unveiled the COVID-19 Vaccine Connector. It’s a portal to get people connected to get their COVID vaccines. Here’s the gist ( from the flier)…

The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps you find out when, where, and how to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Insurance and identification are not needed, and signing up is free. When you become eligible to get the vaccine, the Vaccine Connector will:

let you know you are eligible.

connect you to resources to schedule a vaccine appointment.

notify you if there are vaccine opportunities in your area.

How do I sign up?

Signing up for the Vaccine Connector is easy, safe, and secure. All Minnesotans should sign up, regardless of whether they are currently eligible to get vaccinated.

Online Sign up at: mn.gov/vaccineconnector

By Phone: Translation is available. If you are unable to sign up online, you can sign up over the phone. Translation is available by phone in all languages. Call: 651-318-0989 or 833-431-2053

I just signed up. It didn’t take five minutes and there was nothing I needed to look up.

This is another example of the importance of broadband, a device and the skills to use it! Someone could make a trip to friend’s house or public kiosk to get signed up – although not encouraged during a pandemic. But more than a barrier to signing up; lack of access will hinder the ability to get and receive notices.

One of the questions asks if you would be able to respond quickly if an opportunity arose – inherent in the question is do you have the technology to respond.