When Will the COVID-19 Vaccine Be Available?
- 3 years ago
When Will the COVID-19
Vaccine Be Available?.
Government officials have said a
coronavirus vaccine may be available
before the end of the year.
Here’s a breakdown of when the
vaccine could actually be distributed.
Health care workers and nursing home
residents are expected to be vaccinated
first, possibly by as early as this month.
More health care workers and essential workers,
as well as high-risk adults, could potentially
receive the vaccine by January or February.
Phase 1 of the vaccine
for the general public
may begin in March, but
only for those at high risk.
Phase 2 and 3 may occur sometime between
April and June, with young adults and children
likely having to wait until the final phase.
As for costs and availability, the vaccine is expected
to be covered by most insurances and be available
in most pharmacies and doctors' offices
Vaccine Be Available?.
Government officials have said a
coronavirus vaccine may be available
before the end of the year.
Here’s a breakdown of when the
vaccine could actually be distributed.
Health care workers and nursing home
residents are expected to be vaccinated
first, possibly by as early as this month.
More health care workers and essential workers,
as well as high-risk adults, could potentially
receive the vaccine by January or February.
Phase 1 of the vaccine
for the general public
may begin in March, but
only for those at high risk.
Phase 2 and 3 may occur sometime between
April and June, with young adults and children
likely having to wait until the final phase.
As for costs and availability, the vaccine is expected
to be covered by most insurances and be available
in most pharmacies and doctors' offices