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DeSantis: After Age Drops To 55, Vaccines Could Soon Be Available To Everyone

WUSF | By Associated Press
Published March 11, 2021 at 7:48 AM EST
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the age for coronavirus vaccine eligibility will soon drop to 55.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the age for coronavirus vaccine eligibility will soon drop to 55.

He cites the increased supply of vaccines, and says older residents will continue to be prioritized.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that after the state makes people 60 and older eligible for the COVID vaccine on Monday, it will soon drop the age to 55 and then probably open it up to the rest.

DeSantis said the process may go quicker than expected because of the increase in supply the state is receiving per week.

He said that each 5-year age group adds nearly 2 million people to population eligible for the life-saving vaccine.

But he says he still wants to prioritize access to those 55 and older because they are more at risk than younger adults.

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