NEWS: California Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Soon

Disney4me · March 25, 2021

The situation with the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccines continues to change and develop throughout the United States. Not too long ago, President Biden indicated that the United States could have enough vaccines for all adults by May, and he directed states to make all adults eligible for the vaccine by May.

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Disneyland Health and Safety Sign

Earlier today, we shared that Florida plans to make all adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine next month. And now, we’ve got updates from the state of California and when more adults there could be eligible to become vaccinated.

According to a recent Tweet from California Governor Gavin Newsom, California will soon be expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Starting April 1st, Californians who are ages 50 and older will be able to sign up for a vaccine appointment.

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COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG

Starting April 15th, that vaccine eligibility will actually be expanded to everyone ages 16 and older.

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Health and Safety Signs in Disney World in Orlando

In Florida the timeline is a bit different. In Florida, all adults ages 40 and up will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting on March 29th. On April 5th, anyone 18 and older will be eligible.

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Disneyland Health & Safety Reminders

We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about these vaccine timelines and let you know if we find any further changes. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news.