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Pennsylvania orders vaccine providers to speed up

The Department of Health on Friday ordered vaccine providers to get shots into arms more quickly
Credit: WNEP
Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Health says it's taking steps to improve the state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. 

The Department of Health on Friday ordered vaccine providers to get shots into arms more quickly, offer more convenient scheduling and make sure that shots are only going to people currently eligible to receive them. 

Providers that don't comply with the order will have their allotments reduced or suspended. 

The Department of Health says it's taking action in response to widespread frustrations among Pennsylvania residents about how difficult it can be to secure an appointment.

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