Well before the 9 a.m. start time, dozens of Immokalee farmworkers lined up for COVID-19 vaccines beneath an overhang near vacant stores at a strip mall. Polonne Colin, 65, was among the first at the pop-up clinic.
The main reason she opted for the vaccine now, though she was eligible earlier: she sees everyone she knows getting it.
Rural health advocates who have ramped up efforts to reach farmworkers say demand for the vaccine is strong. And despite media reports and lawmakers concerns that Florida s residency requirements are hindering vaccination efforts for farmworkers, advocates say health officials are finding ways around them.
The Florida Department of Health will transition COVID vaccination to primary care providers, retail pharmacies, county health departments and local governments.
Big travel weekend will feel like old times
But there are still some COVID-19 measures (and vaccine opportunities) in place
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Busy travel weekend kicks off with many adults now vaccinated
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – With half of adults in the United States fully vaccinated against COVID-19, we kick off what is expected to be the busiest travel weekend since “the before times.”
As a reminder, a federal mandate has masks still required at the airport and on airplanes regardless of your vaccination status.
But the flurry of activity tells the story. This Memorial Day holiday weekend, Miami International Airport is expected to hit pre-pandemic passenger numbers.
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