COVID-19 Vaccine Report: Neary 45,000 People Late To Receive Second Round In FloridaNearly 45,000 people are late on receiving their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine according to the Florida Department of Health.
COVID-19 Vaccine Website Now Taking Reservations In Polk CountyPolk County officials announced Thursday that their COVID-19 Vaccine portal is open and taking reservations for those that are 65 and older.
Hillsborough County Brings COVID-19 Vaccine To Seniors Where They LiveToday Hillsborough County began an aggressive new initiative to expand vaccination distribution to residents, full and part time, beyond those currently being administered at County run distribution sites. The Targeted Vaccine Area (TVA) initiative is a joint outreach effort to vaccinate seniors age 65 and older at senior homes and independent living communities throughout the county.
Hillsborough County Plans To Vaccinate 3,000 People On FridayHillsborough County Health Officials are preparing to vaccinate 6,000 more people through January 15, 2021.
Manatee County Revamps Covid Vaccine Registration Process, Receives Another Shipment Of DosesManatee County has received another one thousand doses of COVID-19 vaccinations which they plan to administer as soon as Thursday. With this announcement comes a more simplified process of scheduling an appointment to receive the vaccine.
Gov. Kemp, Health Officials Respond To COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution IssuesNow that the COVID-19 vaccine is available, the limited supply, broken websites, busy phones and booking appointments are frustrating thousands of Georgians.
Nearly All Available Covid Vaccines Spoken For In Tampa Bay, Anxiously Awaiting Next ShipmentAs health officials in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties wrap up week one of COVID-19 vaccine distributions to residents 65 and older, local government officials are honing in on the issues that still need major work before moving forward.
DeKalb County To Open COVID-19 Vaccine To The PublicThe DeKalb County Board of Health announced plans to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine to the next group of eligible people on Monday, January 11, 2020. Those 65 and older, their caretakers, law enforcement officers and first responders will now eligible.
COVID Vaccination Rolls Out Smoothly In Hillsborough County WednesdayThousands of local Tampa Bay residents waited in line this morning to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Hillsborough County officials say despite a two hour wait time, the process ran smoothly.
Meeting Covid Vaccine Demand, Hillsborough Increases Call Center Hours, Agent StaffingAppointments for the COVID-19 vaccine are still available to residents age 65 and older this week in Hillsborough County. The County, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County, expanded the operational hours of its vaccine call center and will triple the number of call agents Tuesday to help residents in this category secure needed appointments.
Fraudulent Eventbrite Site Charging Some Tampa Bay Seniors For Covid Vaccine RegistrationSome seniors registering for the COVID vaccine in Pinellas County have found themselves duped into paying for appointments on a fraudulent website.
Pinellas County Covid Vaccine Appointments At Capacity On Day TwoTuesday was the first day for people 65 and older to receive COVID-19 vaccines in Pinellas County. Just one day after registration opened to the public, Pinellas County Health Officials say there’s not more spots available.
Covid Vaccine Websites Crash Monday As Tampa Bay Residents Rush To RegisterIf you were one of those across Tampa Bay who tried signing up for a COVID-19 vaccine Monday afternoon but were shut out, you’re not alone. Health officials say tech issues caused the site to crash.
Multiple Counties In Tampa Bay Area Now Accepting Appointments For Covid Vaccines As COVID Testing Sees Holiday RushWith the new year approaching, Tampa Bay health officials say testing sites are seeing a major influx of residents looking to get tested.