Gov. Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced that all Pennsylvania adults are now eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine.
“We need to maintain acceleration of the vaccine rollout, especially as case counts and hospitalization rates have increased,” said Wolf. “Therefore, just as President Biden has brought forward universal adult access to vaccines from May 1 to April 19, we are moving Pennsylvania’s timeline of universal adult access to April 13.”
The Department of Health noted that there is ongoing appointment availability in many parts of the state even as Phase 1A and B continue and 1C began yesterday. With the change in eligibility, those in Phase 2 will become eligible, opening up vaccines to all. The state’s ongoing initiative with the Area Agencies on Aging to provide assistance to vulnerable seniors in accessing vaccine will continue, as will other equity initiatives.
“Everyone needs and should be afforded the opportunity to access the vaccine as soon as possible,” said Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam. “This change provides earlier access for many, including college students, increasing the likelihood of completion of two-dose regimens prior to leaving campus for the summer. It also means simpler, streamlined operations for vaccine providers that no longer need to check eligibility of people making appointments.”
“This further-accelerated plan will move us much closer to the goal of vaccinating Pennsylvanians as quickly and equitably as possible,” Wolf said.
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