Starting Monday, all adults in the state who did not already qualify for a vaccine based on their age group, occupation or medical history will become eligible.
Tonight how quickly will theybe able to get a vaccine.The long wait is nearly overfor all people over the age of16 to their shot.GERGEN BARNETT :17 despitebeing eligible, we may have towait a few weeks to get ourshots.It could be trickyto get an appointment though,with 1-point-7 million morepeople eligible next week eventhough supplies are on the rise.Nearly 3 millionpeople in the state havereceived their first dose.And almost 2 millionare fully vaccinated which thegovernor says puts us abouthalfway to reaching herdimmunity.GERGEN BARNETT :41 thesignificance is we are gettingcloser to tipping point.
Stilla ways to go.Nats de-icingDespite the snowyweather, travel is picking upfor april break next weekMOS We’re going to LosAngeles.the state now isonly encouraging travelers toget a negative covid test orquarantine when they return.But some schooldistricts are maintainingtesting and quarantinerequirements.James Jette, Milton SchoolsSuperintendent: And I know someparents may be upset about thator even a little disappointedwith that.
But the alternativeis even more upsetting.
Every Illinois resident 16 and older will be eligible for the coveted COVID vaccine, beginning next week.
Kentucky's governor says that on Monday, April 5, all residents of the Bluegrass State age 16 and older will be eligible to receive..
