Gov. Tom Wolf's administration says every adult in Pennsylvania will qualify for COVID-19 vaccines starting April 19.
Starting immediately, vaccine appointments are being expanded to include police, corrections officers and other law enforcement; volunteer and professional firefighters; grocery employees; and food and farm workers.
Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam said Wednesday the new timeline is possible because the state’s rate of vaccinations has quickened.
On Monday, April 5, Phase 1B workers will be eligible. That phase includes education workers, U.S. Postal Service workers, some people in congregate settings and those serving them, clergy and public transit workers.
Next will be Phase 1C starting April 12. That group includes workers in transportation and logistics, water and wastewater, communications and media, public health, legal services, finance and construction.
All other Pennsylvanians 16 and older will be eligible to sign up on April 19.