Indiana Officials Hope To Open COVID-19 Vaccinations To All Hoosier Adults By May

Opening the vaccinations to all Hoosier adults will be contingent on supply.

(Indianapolis, Ind.) – Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb stated on Wednesday that he is hoping that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all Hoosier adults later this spring.

During this week's news briefing, the governor along with Dr. Kristina Box said that the state is working to open vaccinations to all adults by May 1.

Opening the vaccinations to all Hoosier adults will be contingent on supply.

In just three months’ time, nearly 2.2 million doses of vaccine have been administered throughout the state, representing nearly 20 percent of Indiana’s population.

Vaccinations by age group:

• 80 and up, 72 percent vaccinated
• Ages 70-79, 75 percent vaccinated
• Ages 60-69, 63 percent vaccinated
• Ages 50-59, 43 percent vaccinated
• Ages 45-49, 23 percent vaccinated

The vaccine just recently opened up for the 45 to 49 age group. Teachers and school staff have also been added to the eligibility list.

The Indiana State Department of Health announced Wednesday that pregnant women are now eligible to receive the vaccine. A doctor must submit patient information to the health department in order for pregnant women to receive a unique registration link.