Alaska becomes first state in U.S. to make COVID vaccine available to all residents over 16
10 March 2021
Alaska will allow anyone over the age of 16 to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Michael Dunleavy (R) announced Tuesday night, adding the measure is "effective immediately."
Why it matters: Alaska is the first state to allow people under 18 to get vaccinated and expand vaccine eligibility to all ages that are approved to receive coronavirus doses.
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