Almost 1 million Florida seniors vaccinated, war hero gets first dose (Source: Chris Joseph) By ABC7 Staff | January 22, 2021 at 11:28 AM EST - Updated January 22 at 11:45 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WWSB) - World War II veteran and centenarian Henry Sayler received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This moment made national news Friday morning as Florida neared 1 million seniors vaccinated in the state.
“Florida is reaching a milestone as we work to rapidly deploy vaccines to seniors,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a press release. “Our successful
Seniors First strategy in Florida has allowed us to target this key population and narrow in on 1 million people 65 and older vaccinated – the first state in the nation to do so. It was an honor to witness Henry Sayler receive his first dose of the vaccine today.”
Florida approaching 1 million seniors vaccinated
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Governor Ron DeSantis joined 100-year-old WWII veteran Henry Sayler as he received vaccine
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined decorated World War II veteran and centenarian Henry Sayler to witness Sayler receiving his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This moment commemorates Florida nearing 1 million seniors vaccinated in the state.
“Florida is reaching a milestone as we work to rapidly deploy vaccines to seniors,” said Governor DeSantis. “Our successful Seniors First strategy in Florida has allowed us to target this key population and narrow in on 1 million people 65 and older vaccinated – the first state in the nation to do so. It was an honor to witness Henry Sayler receive his first dose of the vaccine today.”
The Florida Department of Health and Florida Division of Emergency Management announced Wednesday it will open a new state-run COVID-19 vaccination site in Hillsborough County.
FDOH Updates The Progress Of The State s Distribution Of The COVID-19 Vaccine
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Department of Health has issued a statement concerning the state s distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and its weekly COVID-19 update. The statement reads as follows:
Under Governor DeSantis’ Leadership
Ages 50 and Older~
Today (3/19/21), the Florida Department of Health issued an update on the progress of the
state s vaccination efforts, as well as its weekly COVID-19 update. The
State of Florida is in its fourteenth week of vaccine distribution and
is continuing to increase vaccine access statewide.
Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-67 to expand eligibility for