The city was originally set to move to Phase 2 on Monday, April 19.
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Farley said the change comes after multiple sites reported appointment vacancies. It impacts all vaccine providers in the city, including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, community organizations, and the FEMA clinics.
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Farley stressed that Philadelphians over the age of 65 are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
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There are currently open appointments and walk-ups are available at both FEMA sites in Philadelphia.
The Center City vaccination center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Esperanza community vaccination center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all weekend.
In response to the FDA and CDC "pausing" the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the FEMA sites will be administering the Pfizer vaccine.
The city reported 631 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The Department of Public Health also confirmed 16 additional fatalities.