MADISON, Wis. A Wisconsin health official says there will be enough coronavirus vaccine in Wisconsin by June to immunize 80% of those aged 16 and over in the state, which will reach a key target for herd immunity to COVID. 19 to reach. .
Deputy State Health Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk made the prediction on Thursday. Currently, more than 23% of Wisconsin residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine and more than 13% have been fully vaccinated.
On Monday, more than 2 million people between the ages of 16 and 64 are eligible for a wide range of existing conditions. Willems Van Dijk says everyone will be eligible no later than 1 May.
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