Florida s director of emergency management says a statewide appointment system for COVID-19 vaccinations will bring order to the chaos marking the first weeks of the state s rollout to its most vulnerable residents.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces more Publix locations to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccine coming to 56 more Publix pharmacies in St. Johns, Flagler, Volusia, Collier counties
Gov. Ron DeSantis says 56 more Publix pharmacies in Florida will serve as COVID-19 vaccine sites.
Posted at 8:57 AM, Jan 13, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-13 12:53:26-05
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more Publix partnerships with the state and its efforts to get the COVID-19 vaccine to more seniors.
DeSantis said Wednesday that 56 additional Publix pharmacies in Florida will be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
The governor said the vaccine will go to 14 Publix locations in St. Johns County, four in Flagler County, 22 in Volusia County, and 16 in Collier County.
The governor made the announcement at a South Florida stop on Wednesday while hospitals in the area begin the process of giving the much sought COVID vaccine to members of the public.
DeSantis spoke at an event held at the Kings Point complex in Delray Beach, where 300 residents were given the vaccine and others are hoping to become some who will receive the vaccine once it s available to the general public.
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The Department of Health in Broward County announced Wednesday it would begin giving vaccinations to residents ages 65 and older starting Sunday. Residents can register by clicking on this link, but are advised that appointments are limited at this time.