President Biden announced in an address Thursday night that he will be directing states to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all American adults by May 1.
That may sound like a daunting task, but leading health experts say it might just be possible.
“I think it is realistic,” said Dr. Dean Blumberg, an infectious disease specialist at UC Davis Health. “Now we have three vaccines, vaccine production is really being ramped up, the access is also being ramped up, especially with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.”
California’s top public health officials have also praised the arrival of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, with several getting their shots publicly on Thursday.
“I feel so lucky and fortunate to have the one and one vaccine and I encourage all of you to get vaccinated when it's your turn,” said Dr. Erica Pan. the state's epidemiologist and former health officer for Alameda County. “What I’m most looking forward to and so excited is to hug my parents and to have my parents be able to hug their grandchildren, who they miss so much.”
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will help speed up the pace of vaccinations because it requires only one shot and is easier to ship and store.
Solano County's public health officer told the San Francisco Chronicle they may be ready to inoculate all adults by the end of this month, but other Bay Area health officials say they still need more federal supply of vaccines to meet the May 1 goal.
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