More than 2.2 million COVID-19 vaccine shots given in Pennsylvania; no word when next phase that includes teachers will begin Ford Turner, The Morning Call The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Friday said more than 2.2 million COVID-19 vaccines shots have been given across the state, but it could not say when the next phase of the rollout — which includes teachers — will begin. Popular Searches Department spokeswoman Lindsey Mauldin said “I don’t think we are putting out estimates at this point.” The statement came the day after a bipartisan group of 16 lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf asking that teachers get higher priority for COVID-19 shots.