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All Philly Residents Eligible For Coronavirus Vaccine Now
Officials Friday announced the move to Phase 2 of coronavirus vaccination rollout, opening a fast route to vaccinating all residents.
PHILADELPHIA — All Philadelphia residents 16 and older are not eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine, the city announced Friday.
Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley Friday said the city moved to Phase 2 of the vaccine rollout four days ahead of schedule. The city was to open Phase 2 vaccinations Monday.
The hastened move to Phase 2 comes as a response to reports from vaccine partners having difficulty filling appointments.
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This change affects all vaccine providers in Philadelphia, including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, community organizations, and city-run clinics.
While anyone 16 years and older are now eligible for the vaccine, Farley stressed that residents 65 and older are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
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Anyone experiencing trouble getting an appointment can get walk-up appointments at the Center City Vaccination Center at the Pennsylvania Convention Center e from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Esperanza Community Vaccination Center, 301 W. Hunting Park Ave., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all weekend. Both will be administering the Pfizer vaccine.
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