Georgia Opens COVID-19 Vaccination To All Residents 16 And Over

Federal regulators have authorized Pfizer’s vaccine for people 16 and older. The vaccines from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson have been authorized for people 18 and older.

Jessica Hill / Associated Press file

Updated at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday

Gov. Brian Kemp says every Georgian 16 and over who wants the COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible to get it as of Thursday, March 25. 

In a press conference Tuesday, Kemp said nearly three-quarters of Georgia seniors have received one vaccine dose and that larger metro areas like Atlanta continue to see high demand.