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Pa. is finally expanding vaccine eligibility. But perceptions of a rocky rollout linger.

Miscommunication and mixed messages from the people charged with overseeing the distribution have prompted widespread frustration. “We have a system that looks broken to people," said one lawmaker.

Gov. Tom Wolf held a news briefing at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit to discuss the state's progress in vaccinating school staff in the county on March 19. Some critics said the governor appeared out of touch with the region's concerns about vaccine supply at the briefing, adding to negative public perceptions about the vaccine rollout. The governor's office dismissed critics and said he wanted to focus the briefing on vaccine successes, like the rate of shots in arms.
Gov. Tom Wolf held a news briefing at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit to discuss the state's progress in vaccinating school staff in the county on March 19. Some critics said the governor appeared out of touch with the region's concerns about vaccine supply at the briefing, adding to negative public perceptions about the vaccine rollout. The governor's office dismissed critics and said he wanted to focus the briefing on vaccine successes, like the rate of shots in arms.Read moreBEVERLY SCHAEFER/ Freelance Photographer