Philadelphia residents living in 22 zip codes identified as subordinates in the city’s ongoing vaccination process can simply walk to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and receive their COVID-19 vaccine, the city announced Tuesday.
The start-up procedure for the Philadelphians lasts until Monday 22 March.
Here are the zip codes where you need to stay to receive a dose at the Center City Convention Center:
West and Southwest Philadelphia
- 19104
- 19131
- 19139
- 19142
- 19143
- 19151
- 19153
North Philadelphia
- 19122
- 19132
- 19133
- 19134
- 19140
Northeast and Lower Northeast Philadelphia
- 19116
- 19120
- 19124
- 19135
- 19136
- 19138
- 19141
- 19144
- 19149
- 19152
Residents will be required to show identification and proof of residence to get the chance, city officials said. For more information, CLICK HERE to visit the city’s website outlining the ‘open access’ plan.
A day after Pennsylvania announced plans to reinstate the coronavirus restrictions on April 4, Philadelphia’s top health official said he was not yet ready to commit to the same grants as the state.
The city will again accept acceptance of permit applications for major outdoor events, but City Commissioner Dr Thomas Farley said he was not yet willing to commit to the same relief from COVID-19 restrictions as the state do not have.
Pennsylvania said it will expand indoor dining to 75% next month and allow bar service in pubs and restaurants without the need for food purchases. A bell at 23:00 is also lifted.