Over 3.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in North Carolina. About 25% of adults in the state are at least partially vaccinated. As of today, thousands more can receive the vaccine as the state expands eligibility to some members of Group 4. That includes individuals with high-risk medical conditions, people experiencing homelessness, and incarcerated people who have not been vaccinated. North Carolina plans to move to other essential workers and other people in close group living settings on April 7.
“With more students in the classroom and millions of people receiving vaccines, there is hope on the horizon,” said Governor Cooper. “But with this virus and its variants continuing to spread, it is too early to let our guard down.”
Cooper urged people to continue practicing COVID safety precautions –including wearing a mask, waiting 6 feet apart, and frequent hand washing. According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, North Carolina is among the top ten states in the nation for equitable vaccine distribution.
