Everyone over the age of 16 in Pennsylvania can now receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID Task Force made the decision yesterday to move up the timeline.
Wolf emphasized the importance of an increased speed in the vaccine rollout as cases and hospitalizations rise.
Locally, Butler Memorial Hospital has a few openings left this week for vaccine appointments, but many are now available next week. View the scheduling page here.
For those without access to the internet, you can call 888-550-SHOT (7468) to talk with the Center for Community Resources, who will help schedule an appointment.
“Everyone needs and should be afforded the opportunity to access the vaccine as soon as possible,” Acting Sec. of Health Alison Beam said. “And, 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.”
