Mayors in Glades call governor s Publix vaccine plan unacceptable January 27, 2021 at 2:45 PM EST - Updated January 27 at 8:11 PM
Calling it unacceptable and unconscionable, the mayors of three western Palm Beach County cities are urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to find a more convenient way to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine than through Publix.
According to health officials, 67 Publix pharmacies throughout Palm Beach County are now the primary way for people to get vaccinated in the county.
Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson, Pahokee Mayor Keith Babb, and South Bay Mayor Joe Kyles sent DeSantis a letter on Tuesday, saying it s incredibly difficult for residents in The Glades region to travel to Publix to receive the vaccine, citing the long distance and lack of transportation.
Mayors in Glades send letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, calling Publix vaccine plan unacceptable
Officials want more convenient vaccine access to rural, outlying areas
Calling it unacceptable and unconscionable, the mayors of three western Palm Beach County cities are urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to find a more convenient way to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine than through Publix.
Posted at 2:45 PM, Jan 27, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-27 20:02:58-05
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. â Calling it unacceptable and unconscionable, the mayors of three western Palm Beach County cities are urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to find a more convenient way to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine than through Publix.