COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to open Wednesday for those age 16+ in North Carolina
Starting on March 31, COVID-19 vaccinations will open to those in the rest of Group 4. (Source: The Office of Governor Roy Cooper)
By WBTV Web Staff | April 6, 2021 at 1:23 PM EDT - Updated April 6 at 1:56 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will open to all North Carolina residents age 16 and older on Wednesday, April 7.
Gov. Roy Cooper moved up the timeline to vaccinate Group 5 ahead of schedule as more vaccine supply became available.
“Tomorrow, Group 5 becomes eligible for vaccine. This is great news,” Cooper said during a Tuesday afternoon press conference. “This will help us turn the corner on the pandemic even sooner.”