Californians 16 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccine today - KCRA Sacramento

California has administered more than 24 million doses so far, and nearly half of the state’s eligible population has received a shot, Newsom said.

He said the state administered 2.7 million doses last week and has the capability to do more than 6 million a week.

Still, he cautioned that the state is in a race between vaccines and COVID-19 variants and he acknowledged that the recent "pause" with Johnson & Johnson's vaccine "doesn't advance the confidence level.".

health officials are weighing next steps as they investigate a handful of unusual blood clots in people who received the J&J vaccine.

Newsom talks about J&J 'pause,' vaccine hesitancy and variants.

Newsom said that there is "wisdom" to the pause and that people are putting themselves at "great risk" by choosing not to get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine instead.

County health department websites are also a great tool for seeing what vaccine options are available.

The state also promotes the online tool Vaccine Finder to find a vaccination site near you.