New COVID cases have hit record levels twice in the past week and medical experts say they expect those numbers to stay up, because of how contagious the omicron variant is.
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TAMPA, Fla. â An Executive Order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis in December states some Floridians younger than 65 are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine if they suffer from multiple medical conditions.
Now, a Florida lawmaker is calling on hospital systems across the state to identify who exactly is eligible.
Hospital providers have the power to administer the vaccine to individuals with comorbidities and are considered extremely vulnerable to the coronavirus. Cancer patients, transplant patients, adults living with Down syndrome, said Florida Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith. Theyâre being left behind by whatâs currently happening in our state.