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DeSantis signed an order Friday authorization vaccinations for Floridians younger than 65 deemed “extremely vulnerable” to COVID-19 because of medical conditions. As of Monday afternoon, 71,459 vaccinations had been given in Polk County, according to Department of Health records. Of that total, 35,828 had received only a first dose and 35,631 had received a full series. The two vaccines now available in Florida and manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna both require two injections for full effectiveness. Polk ranks 14th among Florida’s 67 counties for total vaccinations. The county is ninth in population. Department of Health figures show that 57.5% of the vaccinations have gone to women, reflecting the fact that women tend to live longer. Meanwhile, 78.2% of doses were given to people age 65 or older. ....
Polk County Schools suspends athletic programs due to COVID-19 More than 50 student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent weeks WFTS and last updated 2020-12-15 13:50:16-05 POLK COUNTY, Fla. â Leaders at Polk County Public Schools have made the decision to temporarily suspend all athletics programs due to the spread of coronavirus. The suspension of athletic programs is effective immediately. All practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, said Senior Coordinator of Athletics, Dan Talbot. More than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent weeks, according to a release from Polk County Schools. âRight now, we have cases among cheerleaders, basketball and soccer players, wrestlers and weight lifters,â said Scott Sjoblom, COVID Response Section Chief with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. ....
Polk County public schools temporarily suspending athletic programs due to pandemic By Fox 13 News staff and Ken Suarez Published Ken Suarez reports LAKELAND, Fla. - Polk County Public Schools announced Tuesday it would temporarily suspend all athletic programs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Effective immediately, all practices and competitions are canceled until Jan. 4, 2021, the county said, after more than 50 student-athletes participating in winter sports tested positive in recent weeks. “We felt it was in the best interest in trying to do our part to protect our students and the community.” said Dan Talbot, Director of Athletics for Polk County Schools. “It seemed like the right time because there are only a few tournaments and games that the students will miss out on.” ....
Polk County Public Schools temporarily suspends athletics due to COVID-19 pandemic Share Updated: 11:12 AM EST Dec 15, 2020 Coronavirus Image Share Updated: 11:12 AM EST Dec 15, 2020 Polk County Public Schools is temporarily suspending all athletics programs in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to school officials.“We have reached this decision in close collaboration with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. Coronavirus cases are on the rise in our county. We must do everything we can to limit exposure and safeguard our students and community,” Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd said.At the start of the 2020-21 school year, PCPS implemented the following precautions in its athletics programs, according to school officials:Limited attendance at athletic competitions to allow for social distancing.Required spectators to wear face coverings.Posted signs at athletic venues reminding spectators not ....