Florida is currently the state of EE. UU. with more cases than new variants of covid-19, so access to vaccines became a priority for several cities such as Miami who started their campaign to include vulnerable populations and even tourists.
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Florida added 9,068 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday, the highest number since February, and 64 deaths, for a total of 2,134,914 cases and 34,784 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
Soledad Cedro, spokesman for the Miami mayor’s office, told Caracol Radio on Tuesday that a strategy to facilitate vaccination against the disease
“In Florida, people over 18 can be vaccinated without a prescription. The only thing is that they live in Florida (…) Sometimes they ask for the documents, if not they can get through without any problems. They do ask for the documents and without it. don’t vaccinate them, ”Cedro said in his statements to the media.
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In Florida, to access a vaccine, show a valid driver’s license or official identification with a government-issued photo, or even a utility bill with a Florida address or lease.
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In addition, Cedro explained that from the start there was a rejection of tourist vaccinations, but all that changed.
“At the start of the vaccination, there was a very strong rejection from tourism for vaccination, because there were no vaccines for residents. Health insurance covers this, then the cost of the vaccine was covered, while tourism did not. There was a rejection. Because it was with taxes. It was unfair that residents couldn’t and tourists could. But everything has changed. Miami has been open to foreigners, they won’t cause a problem as long as vaccines are available to residents, “the official told Caracol. Radio.
On the other hand, Democratic congressmen on Wednesday asked Florida Governor, Republican Ron DeSantis, to apply “flexibility” when it comes to require proof of residence for undocumented immigrants who wish to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
According to the Miami Herald newspaper, for many activists, these requirements are not enough for some of the approximately 775,000 undocumented immigrants living in this state or the up to 200,000 agricultural workers who work seasonal labor and live with their families.
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