The city was originally scheduled to move to Phase 2 on Monday, April 19th.
Farley said the change comes after several websites reported vacancies. It affects all vaccine providers in the city, including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, community organizations and the FEMA clinics.
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Farley stressed that Philadelphians over the age of 65 are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated as soon as possible.
#UPDATE: ALL ADULTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR BINSEL IN PHILA
Phila extends fitness to ALL adults, all over 16 (for Pfizer) and all over 18 (for Moderna)
Open appointments and startups are available at FEMA sites in Phila. @ 6abc
– Maggie Kent (@ MaggieKent6abc) 16 April 2021
Open appointments and trainings are currently available at both FEMA sites in Philadelphia.
The Center City Vaccination Center is open from 08:00 to 16:00 and the Esperanza Vaccination Center is open all weekend from 09:00 to 17:00.
In response to the FDA and CDC suspending the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the FEMA websites will administer the Pfizer vaccine.
The city reported 631 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The Department of Public Health also confirmed 16 additional deaths.
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