The governor of Florida is expanding the executive order that expands who can administer the COVID-19 vaccine

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – The Florida governor extended eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, signing an executive order that now allows doctors, nurses and pharmacists the ability to vaccinate people who are determined to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19.

According to Governor Ron DeSantis’ addition to the first phase of inoculation plans for Florist, Executive Order 21-46 provides that people considered by a physician to have a high-risk condition will now be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at physician offices and pharmacies.

Previously, providers could order the vaccine in hospitals for people under the age of 65.

The amended order states that the first phase of vaccine administration included people aged 65 and over, residents of long-term care and staff and employees in the first line of health. That remains, but, in addition, “physicians, authorized in accordance with Chapters 458 and 459 of the Florida Statutes, may vaccinate persons who decide they are at risk of contracting COVID-19.”

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The order also provides nurses and registered pharmacists with inoculation after the doctor’s determination.

Those considered to be at high risk by a doctor and over the age of 18 may be prescribed a COVID-19 vaccine and will be able to get the vaccine at a pharmacy such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Winn Dixie, Publix and CVS. The executive order does not include state-run vaccination sites.