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Gov. Wolf says 70% of adults in Pennsylvania have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

To date, 52.7% of the 18 and older population are fully vaccinated.

Gov. Wolf says 70% of adults in Pennsylvania have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

To date, 52.7% of the 18 and older population are fully vaccinated.

SHANNON: ANOTHER BIG MILESTONE IN PENNSYLVANIA'S COVID-19 VACCINE ROLL-OUT. 70% OF ADULTS IN PENNSYLVANIA HAVE NOW RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF THE VACCINE. OUR STATE NOW THE 10TH IN THE NATION TO REACH THIS GOAL. AS OF TONIGHT CLOSE TO 53% OF ADULTS ARE FULLY VACCINATED. PENNSYLVANIA WILL LIFT ITS MASK MANDATE WHEN THIS NUMBER ALSO REACHE
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Gov. Wolf says 70% of adults in Pennsylvania have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

To date, 52.7% of the 18 and older population are fully vaccinated.

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that 70% of adults in Pennsylvania have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccination. Pennsylvania is the tenth state in the nation to reach this goal.To date, 52.7% of the 18 and older population are fully vaccinated. Pennsylvania is set to lift the mask mandate when 70% of the 18 and older population is fully vaccinated.“Today we hit a significant milestone in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic,” Wolf said in a news release. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, Pennsylvanians have come together to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy and safe. This selflessness is now reflected in vaccination rates throughout the commonwealth. The vaccines are our best defense against this deadly virus. The light is shining bright at the end of this tunnel, but we must continue to stay the course. I encourage everyone to show up for their second vaccine appointment and take pride in doing your part to help protect individuals who are unable to get vaccinated.” All Pennsylvanians age 12 and older are eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine. Use Vaccine Finder to find a COVID-19 vaccine provider near you.

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that 70% of adults in Pennsylvania have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccination.

Pennsylvania is the tenth state in the nation to reach this goal.

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To date, 52.7% of the 18 and older population are fully vaccinated.

Pennsylvania is set to lift the mask mandate when 70% of the 18 and older population is fully vaccinated.

“Today we hit a significant milestone in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic,” Wolf said in a news release. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, Pennsylvanians have come together to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy and safe. This selflessness is now reflected in vaccination rates throughout the commonwealth. The vaccines are our best defense against this deadly virus. The light is shining bright at the end of this tunnel, but we must continue to stay the course. I encourage everyone to show up for their second vaccine appointment and take pride in doing your part to help protect individuals who are unable to get vaccinated.”

All Pennsylvanians age 12 and older are eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine. Use Vaccine Finder to find a COVID-19 vaccine provider near you.