All adults in the United States are now eligible to register for a coronavirus vaccination, an accomplishment public health experts say represents a major step toward defeating the ongoing pandemic.

Those 16 and older in every state, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico are eligible to receive a vaccine as of Monday, The New York Times noted, a marker that coincides with the April 19 deadline set by President Biden's administration for states to make appointments available to all adults.

source: thehill.com