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Florida: eligibility for covid 19 vaccination amended criteria
On Monday, March 8, Governor Ron DeSantis issued executive order 21-62, which expands eligibility criteria for COVID-19 vaccines. To view the order in its entirety, visit www.flgov.com/2021-executive-orders/.
Per the order, effective Monday, March 15, the following groups are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine:
Long-term care facility residents and staff;
Persons 60 years of age and older;
Health care personnel with direct patient contact;
K-12 school employees 50 years of age and older;
Sworn law enforcement officers 50 years of age and older; and
Firefighters 50 years of age and older.
The state registration system, which is used for appointments at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, will schedule individuals based upon the updated criteria.
Per the order, effective Monday, March 15, the following groups are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine:
Long-term care facility residents and staff;
Persons 60 years of age and older;
Health care personnel with direct patient contact;
K-12 school employees 50 years of age and older;
Sworn law enforcement officers 50 years of age and older; and
Firefighters 50 years of age and older.
The state registration system, which is used for appointments at the Volusia County Fairgrounds, will schedule individuals based upon the updated criteria.
https://www.volusia.org/services/public-protection/emergency-management/pin/coronavirus/
Haven't read the order yet, i had found inaccurate info on the local official public health website before, but i will follow up on this before Mar 15; on it's face, it's good news.