Alaska "Secures Vaccines for Entire Population"... First in the State

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Alaska has become the first U.S. state to secure enough COVID-19 vaccines to cover its entire population.

On the 9th (local time), Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a statement saying, "Anyone aged 16 or older who works or resides in Alaska can receive the vaccine," CNBC reported.

In most states except Alaska, COVID-19 vaccines are currently being prioritized for the elderly and healthcare workers.

Since December of last year, Alaska has administered 290,000 doses of the vaccine to at least 119,000 people. This means that one in four Alaskans has received at least one dose of the vaccine.

According to the state government, those considered 'fully vaccinated'?having received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?account for 16.4% of the total population.

Governor Dunleavy said, "In some areas, the vaccination rate among the elderly is close to 90%, and with such a high vaccination rate, the state economy is expected to recover."

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