The first Pennsylvanians to receive a coronavirus vaccine will get that first shot within the next two weeks.
Governor Tom Wolf says he's concerned about the recent rise in coronavirus cases, but optimistic that relief is on the way.
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Coronavirus vaccines are right around the corner with the first vaccines expected to be approved and distributed as early as December 10th and at least two more available by the end of the year.
That's according to the Trump administration and the CDC.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says he's concerned about the recent rise in coronavirus cases, but optimistic that relief is on the way.
After speaking with Vice President Mike Pence yesterday, Governor Tom Wolf says he's confident distribution will begin December 10.
"This really is a light at the end of the tunnel. Yesterday, on a conference call, the Vice President said that the hope is that this comes out in the next couple of weeks," said Wolf.
As part of President Trump's "Operation Warp Speed" program, the military will coordinate with governors to distribute the vaccine.
First priority will be long-term care residents and health care workers. Wolf said, "I think the health care workers really ought to stand first because they're the ones that really have to face this day in, day out."
It will take longer for the general population to get a vaccine.
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Pfizer is the first pharmaceutical company in the pipeline for final approval. At least two more are also expected to be available by the end of the month.