Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz addressing the the newly created House Pandemics and Public Emergencies Committee today. (House video via Florida Channel)
Two additional Flagler County residents have died of Covid-19, the Flagler Department of Health is reporting, raising the county’s total to 52 since April 1 as the coronavirus pandemic continues to infect local residents at a record pace. The positivity rate was close to 15 percent over the past 14 days, with 115 cases confirmed just today and Wednesday.
In a day of rapid developments, Bob Snyder, who heads the state-controlled Flagler County Health Department, said he expects some more doses next week, but he doesn’t know how many, and that second doses will be made available to those who are eligible for them, as a priority.
Health officials in Flagler County are expecting another shipment of COVID-19 vaccines next week, according to a news release from the health department.
Flagler County vaccinates health care workers who were told they can’t get the COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials say they wanted to prioritize these essential workers
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Health care workers who were told they can’t get the COVID-19 vaccine because they aren’t affiliated with or employed by a hospital system were able to receive their first shots of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a special event in Flagler County.
Ann Scott and Michelle Nye said they now have peace of mind after getting their first doses.
“So much better. I’m psyched! It’s a really great thing,” Scott said.
2 months ago Share by: Julie Murphy Flagler County Public Information Officer
The Florida Department of Health in Flagler County received its first allotment of COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 28 and is working with Flagler County Emergency Management to finalize distribution.
According to Heath Officer Robert Snyder and Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord, doses in this initial shipment have been earmarked specifically for health care providers in our community. It is anticipated that other priority groups, particularly those over the age of 65, can begin to receive vaccinations in the coming weeks, as additional doses are delivered.
“We are happy to share that paramedics, nurses and health department staff will receive their first doses of Moderna vaccine tomorrow,” said Snyder. “We will start vaccinating other priority groups as additional vaccines are provided.”