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Gov. Tom Wolf Gets First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

YORK, Pa. (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf received his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine today.

The governor was vaccinated near his home, at the Family First Health Center in York.

He said he did not want to "butt in line" and waited until all adults in Pennsylvania became eligible.

Gov. Wolf said in a statement, "I was happy to wait until every Pennsylvanian who wants a vaccine was eligible to get my own, and I was really pleased to get my first dose today at Family First Health, a federally qualified health center. I hope my vaccination sets an example for those who might still be considering getting a COVID-19 vaccine and encourages them to make the decision to make an appointment today to get vaccinated."

Gov. Wolf tested positive for the virus in December, but the CDC still recommends the shot for those who have had the virus.

Acting Pennsylvania Health Secretary Allison Beam received her first dose of vaccine over the weekend.

She got her dose in Cumberland County.

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