How does Manatee County pick who gets a COVID-19 vaccine? It is entirely random Jessica De Leon, The Bradenton Herald
Feb. 6 MANATEE Tens of thousands of Manatee County seniors are waiting their turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But while vaccine supplies remain low, the odds of getting vaccinated are greater than winning the Florida lottery.
As of Friday morning, there were 10,359 people in Manatee County who had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Florida Department of Health.. Another 20,197 people have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
At the current rate, Manatee County has a long way to go to vaccinate all of its approximate 100,000 residents who are 65 years old or over. That is leaving many in the community frustrated and questioning whether the county s COVID-19 vaccination standby pool is the fairest and most effective way to select when someone gets their shot.
Only 35% of staff in Florida long-term care facilities are getting vaccinated
Florida Department of Emergency Management says 82% of residents want vaccine
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – According to the Florida Department of Emergency Management, only about 35% of staff in long-term care facilities in Florida has chosen to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
“The state of Florida is focused on ensuring staff and residents of long-term care facilities have access to the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. Gov. DeSantis understands how important this is and demonstrated his commitment by directing the Division of Emergency Management to accelerate vaccinations of long-term care residents,” FDEM press secretary Samantha Bequer said.
UM Reports Dramatic Increase of COVID-19 Cases
The University of Miami reported a dramatic increase of COVID-19 cases and has since canceled large student gatherings and closed fraternity houses for 10 days.
In a prepared video statement, the UM President Julio Frenk did not give a specific number of cases but expressed concern about positivity rates among Greek organizations.
Classes are still in session and athletics will continue but no fans can participate.
Florida Adds 11,543 New COVID-19 Cases, Reports Over 210 More Virus Deaths Friday
The 11,543 new confirmed COVID-19 cases brought Florida s total to 1,763,873 since the outbreak began, according to figures released by the state s department of health.
Florida Adds 6,979 New COVID-19 Cases, Reports Over 200 More Virus Deaths Wednesday
Florida reported more than 6,900 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, as the state s virus-related death toll increased by over 200.
The positivity rate for new cases in the state was 7.77% in Wednesday s department of health coronavirus report, after two straight days above 8%. The positivity rate for all cases, including people who have already been tested, was at 10.07%.
Florida s daily vaccine report showed about 1,367,000 people have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination since the state started administering the vaccine in mid-December. Over 421,000 have received the second booster shot.
Covid Vaccine Pod Opening At Stadium in Palm Beach County: DeSantis
February 3, 2021
The statewide preregistration system for COVID-19 appointments is now available to Escambia County residents.
Individuals 65 and older and front line health care workers in Escambia County can call the toll free line at (866) 201-1025 or register online at myvaccine.fl.gov. The state has established a help line at (833) 959-0217 for those who need to make changes to their original preregistration.
The registration system will proactively contact vaccine-eligible individuals to schedule appointments when they are available in the county. On the website, residents can select Escambia County and submit their contact information. Once appointments are available, individuals will be contacted by phone call, text or email and will be assisted in scheduling an appointment.