All Wisconsin residents 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5.
Gov. Tony Evers made the announcement Tuesday as the state leads the nation in getting vaccines in arms.
“Expanding COVID19 vaccine eligibility today marks a major milestone in our work to overcome this pandemic and bounce back together. Thank you to all the folks in public health, vaccinators, and staff helping make this possible,” Evers tweeted.
- As of March 30, Wisconsin has administered 2.7 million COVID-19 vaccines.
- More than one million people are fully vaccinated.
- More than half of our 65-and-older population is fully vaccinated.
Previously, Gov. Evers said everyone would be eligible starting May 1. This is about a month ahead of schedule.
BREAKING: Wisconsin leads the nation in getting available shots in arms, and today we’re announcing everyone 16 and older will be eligible to receive a #COVID19 vaccine starting next week. pic.twitter.com/WCvKVRms4K
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) March 30, 2021
