Churches celebrate Easter Sunday in person as North Carolina prepares to allow all adults to get vaccine The latest data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows about 18% of North Carolinians are fully vaccinated. Author: Lexi Wilson (WCNC) Updated: 8:40 AM EDT April 5, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All adults 16 and older in North Carolina will become eligible to get the vaccine on April 7, when North Carolina enters Group 5 of the state's vaccine distribution plan. The state is preparing for this next step as churches across the Charlotte area opened their doors and welcomed worshippers for Easter Sunday services.