Port Canaveral Begins to Vaccinate Crew Members and Port Workers
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Port Canaveral has become the first port in the U.S. to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to port workers and ship crew members. This comes after the CDC sent a letter to the cruise industry detailing new guidelines, which included the need for 98% of crew and 95% of passengers to be fully vaccinated.
Port Canaveral to Offer Vaccinations
The second busiest cruise port in the world will now be able to offer its workers and vessel crew members vaccinations due to the Florida Public Health Advisory approved by Florida Governor Ron Desantis and Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees, MD issued on April 29.
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Published: April 22, 2021 12:09 PM EDT
Updated: April 22, 2021 2:05 PM EDT
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To see the FDOH’s report on who has been vaccinated in the state, click here (PDF download). The report is updated daily.
Florida Department of Health has a vaccine locator to confirm vaccine locations and contact information in the state.
Eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida includes all persons 18 years of age and older.
Teens that are 16 or 17 years of age are also eligible only for the Pfizer vaccine, and they must have a completed consent form.
Come Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will consider a mask ordinance that acknowledges the importance of face coverings and social distancing in combating COVID.
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