A group advocating for restaurant workers in Pittsburgh expressed concern over access to the COVID-19 vaccine and called out the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Pittsburgh Restaurant Workers Aid released a statement on Wednesday after learning those in the industry remain in priority group 1C, eligible to get the vaccine on April 12. Larisa Mednis said that date is soon but not soon enough as some restrictions on Pennsylvania restaurants will.
Updated timeline due to growing vaccine supply
Apr 1, 2021
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Every adult in Pennsylvania will qualify for a COVID-19 vaccine starting April 19, and emergency responders, grocery workers and people in other high-risk groups are able to schedule their shots immediately, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration announced Wednesday in a dramatic expansion of the state’s rollout.
Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam said the new timeline is possible because the state’s vaccine supply is growing and getting more predictable, and providers across the state report they are ready for a fresh influx of people seeking protection against the coronavirus.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced to day that all Pennsylvanians will be able to be vaccinated, despite their phase designation, on April 19.
The announcement was made Wednesday morning during a virtual briefing hosted by the DOH.
Officials say residents designated in phase 1B will be able to receive a vaccine beginning April 5; 1C on April 12; and all Pennsylvanians will be eligible for vaccinations on April 19.
“The vaccine landscape continues to evolve as the federal government is increasing allocations to more retail pharmacy chains across the country,” Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam said. “To ensure that vaccine continues to get to people efficiently and equitably, Pennsylvania is adapting its plan to allow workers in targeted industries to access any of the three vaccines available at providers throughout the state, and to accelerate our eligibility for remaining phases of the state’s vaccination plan
All Pa. residents should be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations by April 19 March 31, 2021
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Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam announces that all Pennsylvanians will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines by April 19.
By April 19, all Pennsylvanians regardless of age, occupation or health will be eligible to receive vaccinations against COVID-19.
The State Department of Health announced Wednesday that it was accelerating the vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C and 2, but will still be targeting workers in certain industries for vaccines.
“The vaccine landscape continues to evolve as the federal government is increasing allocations to more retail pharmacy chains across the country,” Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam said. “To ensure that vaccine continues to get to people efficiently and equitably, Pennsylvania is adapting its plan to allow workers in targeted industries to access any of the three vaccines available at providers throughout the state