People registered in Co. standby pool: About 133,000 (as of Jan. 19)
While seniors in Manatee County wait to hit the COVID-19 vaccination lottery, pharmacies have begun giving shots at many retirement homes and assisted living facilities after receiving the vaccine from the state.
Vaccinations at such facilities are a result of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Programs. Facilities registered for the program through Florida’s Department of Health and Agency for Health Care Administration.
Karla Oliver, executive director at East County s The Fountains of Hope, said it had chosen CVS to give the vaccinations, which are expected to be delivered Jan. 22.