Pennsylvania Department of Health Alison Beam made an announcement Thursday: the mask order will be lifted by June 28.

“After reviewing the vaccination data for people 18 and over and discussing it with the COVID-19 Vaccine Legislative Task Force, we have determined that the commonwealth’s mask order can be lifted on June 28 or when 70 percent of adults get their second dose, whichever comes first,” Beam said. “Pennsylvanians are realizing that they have the power to stop COVID-19 and they are stepping up to get vaccinated.”

Beam explained that the state hit the 70% milestone of adults receiving at least one dose of vaccine Wednesday.

“That’s a strong indicator that we are on track to get at least that many getting both doses by the end of June,” Beam said. “The Department of Health will continue to make getting a vaccine as convenient as possible by making it widely available and supporting equitable and effective efforts to reach every Pennsylvanian who wants it.”

Currently, 52.7% of Pennsylvania residents age 18 and older are fully vaccinated. Also, 97.7% of Pennsylvania residents who are age 65 and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Once the statewide masking order is lifted, Pennsylvania will continue to follow the CDC guidance for wearing a mask where required by law, rule, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. The CDC requires individuals to wear a mask on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States, and in U.S. transportation hubs, such as airports and stations. In addition, all individuals should still follow guidance at workplaces, local businesses, long-term care facilities, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters.

All residents age 12 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine.