ALAMEDA & SAN JOAQUIN COUNTIES – As the state expands vaccine eligibility to all Californians aged 16 and older starting tomorrow, Governor Gavin Newsom will visit vaccination sites in Alameda and San Joaquin counties and provide an update on the state’s progress to date.
California expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to individuals aged 50+ on April 1. Nearly 24 million doses have been administered in the state, with 4.8 million going to the hardest hit communities.
Eligible residents can visit MyTurn.ca.gov (available in 12 languages) to find and schedule available appointments or call the COVID-19 hotline at (833) 422-4255 (assistance available in 250+ languages).
Alameda County Vaccination Site Visit
WHEN: Thursday, April 15, 2021 at approx. 10:15 a.m. PST.
LIVESTREAM: @CAgovernor Twitter page, California Governor Facebook page and California Governor YouTube page.
**NOTE: This event is open to credentialed media only, reporters interested in attending must RSVP to govpressoffice@gov.ca.gov by 8:30 a.m. with the names of all participating media members for information on public health and physical distancing requirements for covering.
San Joaquin County Vaccination Site Visit
WHEN: Thursday, April 15, 2021 at approx. 1:30 p.m. PST.
This visit will not be livestreamed.
**NOTE: This event is open to credentialed media only, reporters interested in attending must RSVP to govpressoffice@gov.ca.gov by 11:00 a.m. with the names of all participating media members for information on public health and physical distancing requirements for covering the indoor event.
On-site protocols for both events include a mandatory temperature check, mask wearing at all times and six feet of physical distancing.