Because a limited amount of coronavirus vaccine has become available throughout Florida, residents are eager to know when they will be able to stand in line for a dose.
One of South Florida’s largest hospitals will open its doors to vaccine-seeking patients who are much younger than the state requirement – as long as they meet certain requirements.
Here’s what we know today about the Florida coronavirus outbreak and the effort to stop it.
Slots remain open at CVS locations in South Florida
Days after it was announced that locations in South Florida – in both Miami-Dade and Broward – will offer the vaccine, slots remain open at CVS locations in the area.
To register for an appointment, click this link to see the locations with openings.
Elderly people getting vaccinated at Chen Medical Centers
Up to 1,100 COVID-19 pre-scheduled vaccinations will be safely administered Saturday at the two newest centers in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
The events, held at 2230 Northwest 95th Street in Miami and 3460 North Andrews Avenue in Oakland Park, are part of a strategic and multifaceted alliance with the Florida Department of Health to better protect thousands of older people in pandemic neighborhoods. coronavirus.
Broward Health will provide vaccines to high-risk individuals over the age of 18
Broward Health announced Friday that it has opened COVID-19 vaccine programs for people at risk of age 18 and older.
As of Friday afternoon, all appointments have been met, according to a Broward Health spokesman. It is unclear when the health care system will open another batch of meetings, but it will most likely be next week.
Patients aged 18 years and over who meet one of the high-risk groups are eligible for the vaccine only by appointment.
The FDA unanimously recommends the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
A key Food and Drug Administration advisory committee on Friday backed support for the Johnson & Johnson single-injection coronavirus vaccine for emergency use.
The recommendation is a critical step that paves the way for the distribution of a third preventive treatment in the US next week.
The non-binding decision, which was taken 22-0 by the FDA’s Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Related Organic Products, comes as the Biden administration works to increase the supply of vaccine doses and vaccinate Americans as soon as possible.