Kentucky's governor says that on Monday, April 5, all residents of the Bluegrass State age 16 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Following the hoosier state on vaccinations.... the entire state will open appointments to those as young as 16 on monday.... governor beshear gave two big reasons -- for moving the time line up.... the state is seeing more availability in the clinic schedules and are wanting to fill them up..... and also pointing out a growing number of young people -- across the country are being hospitalized by the virus..... we are seeing more younger american ending up in the hospitals - we believe that it is because of the more aggressive variants- we want to get ahead of them.
With the eligibility opening up -- kentucky is also opening up their largest vaccination site - beginning april 12th.... they will be opening up 24 lanes at cardinal stadium in louisville.... they are currently excepting sign up
On Thursday, the state opened the door for everyone 16 and older to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Wilson Walker reports. (4-15-21)
