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Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner, at a Friday news conference, said the site will open on Wednesday, Feb. 10 with a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses, but will eventually be able to do 7,000 vaccinations per day.
Mass vaccination center set up at South Florida Fairgrounds
A vaccination center, capable of inoculating 7,000 people a day, will open Wednesday at the South Florida Fairgrounds, Palm Beach County officials announced on Friday.
However, with vaccine supplies still limited, officials said it will be a while before thousands will be given shots in a 20,000-square-foot tent that has been erected to accommodate future crowds.
“Our teams are ready as soon as the vaccine starts flowing into the county,” said Darcy Davis, CEO of the county’s Health Care District.
While the rollout has been heavily criticized, County Mayor Dave Kerner said the operation is a testament to the county s ability to vaccinate large numbers of people.
South Florida Fairgrounds to become mass COVID-19 vaccination site February 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST - Updated February 5 at 6:26 PM
Palm Beach County leaders on Friday showed off a new mass COVID-19 vaccination center at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Officials said the site will officially open on Feb. 10 with a limited number of vaccinations. Once the location is fully up and running, a maximum of 7,000 doses will be able to be administered every day. Once that supply chain opens up to a very healthy amount, this county is very well resourced, we re well prepared, Mayor Dave Kerner said. We have an excellent infrastructure and logistical plan.
Mass vaccination site expected to open at South Florida Fairgrounds next week
The vaccination site is expected to open as soon as Wednesday. Share Updated: 1:19 PM EST Feb 5, 2021
The vaccination site is expected to open as soon as Wednesday. Share Updated: 1:19 PM EST Feb 5, 2021
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