(NPR) Biden Will Direct States To Make All Adults Eligible For Vaccine By April 19

Biden Will Direct States To Make All Adults Eligible For Vaccine By April 19

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People wait in their vehicles to get vaccinated at a drive-thru site at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on April 1. President Biden is expected to announce an April 19 deadline for all states to open eligibility to individuals ages 16 and up.



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Biden Will Direct States To Make All Adults Eligible For Vaccine By April 19

The White House says Biden will announce on Tuesday that states must open vaccine eligibility to all U.S. residents 16 and older by April 19, two weeks ahead of his initial May 1 deadline.