Minneapolis vaccine clinics shut down after federal cuts

Cut federal funding cause vaccine clinics to close

Vaccine clinics in Minnesota were forced to shut their doors after federal funding was suddenly cut. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the full story.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minneapolis Health Department will discuss federal funding cuts that are forcing the city to shut down its vaccine clinics on Wednesday.

Free vaccine clinics in jeopardy

What we know:

Minneapolis health officials held a news conference on Wednesday to discuss the cuts that are impacting its vaccine clinics. 

In a news release Wednesday morning, officials say the cuts have halted the clinics.

Raw footage of the news conference can be viewed below:

Minneapolis officials on vaccine clinic closure [RAW]

City officials say federal cuts have forced the Minneapolis Health Department to close free vaccine clinics. The cuts impact free COVID-19, flu, and MPOX vaccines.

What's affected?:

The shutdown affects 87 clinics that provide COVID-19 vaccines, flu shots, and MPOX vaccines. Last year, the clinics provided hundreds of vaccinations in underserved communities, officials said.

What's next:

The health department says the city is "evaluating all options" to respond to the cuts.