SARASOTA- Online Sign-ups for COVID-19 vaccinations are frustrating to the people who need to be vaccinated- seniors. “The only reason I could get an appointment was that I had a smart granddaug
The slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine on the Suncoast is facing harsh criticism. Those qualified to receive the vaccine say securing an appointment is nearly impossible.
The vaccine for the deadly coronavirus has become the hottest ticket in Sarasota County since its rollout by the state health department, which used an online ticketing service normally reserved for concerts, festivals and yoga classes.
The first public offering of the COVID-19 vaccination became available Tuesday with a soft rollout at the William L. Little Health and Human Services Center. A subtle message about inoculations from Sarasota County Government communications and the Florida Department Health in Sarasota County spread rabidly on social media.
Sarasota County announced that frontline health care workers and seniors 65 and older only would be eligible for the vaccines.