There are two other vaccination sites in Lake County one in Leesburg and another in Clermont.
Global Medical Response continues to operate at its location in Wildwood. And local Publix, Walmart and Winn-Dixie stores continue to take appointments for vaccines.
Here s what you need to know about getting the shot:
Where can I get vaccinated?
First-dose vaccinations are being administered at Lake Square Mall in Leesburg.
First and second doses are still being given at St. Patrick Catholic Church until the site shuts down on Tuesday afternoon. The DOH-Lake Community Health Site, 560 W. DeSoto Street in Clermont, is offering second doses by appointment only.
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LEESBURG Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida will soon lower the age requirement for COVID-19 vaccine access.
During his press conference from the Florida State Capitol, DeSantis said the age eligibility for the vaccine will be reduced to include individuals aged 60 and older beginning on March 15.
With this latest change, Floridians eligible to get a coronavirus vaccine: long-term care facility residents and staff, residents aged 60 and older, frontline health care workers, and law enforcement officers, K-12 school personnel, and firefighters ages 50 and up.
Here s what else you need to know about getting the shot:
Where can I get vaccinated?
LEESBURG The Florida Department of Health in Sumter County received additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week over prior allocations, with 10,000 first doses and 1,000 second doses.
The health department will also receive an additional 6,700 second doses today. Additional doses of the vaccine have been distributed in part to The Villages Hospital, Florida Cancer Specialists and Langley Health Services.
Meanwhile, vaccination efforts continue in Lake County at two sites and Global Medical Response continues to operate a a vaccine site in Sumterville.
While the GMR has been operating at Lake Sumter State College, the provider will soon change locations.
GMR will move to St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Wildwood on March 8, which will support an expansion of vaccination throughput. GMR will contact patients scheduled for March 8 and beyond to ensure a smooth transition between locations.
Where can I get vaccinated?
First-dose vaccinations are being administered at Lake Square Mall in Leesburg. Second doses are being given at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 6803 Old Hwy. 441 South in Mount Dora.
The Villages site is located at 3800 Wedgewood Lane.
All locations are drive-thru sites, and you must be a Florida resident to receive the shot.
How do I make an appointment?
Appointments for the Lake Square and Mount Dora locations may be made by calling 1-866-201-6909 or 1-833-476-1031 for teletypewriter users or visiting scheduling.lakecountyfl.gov.
Appointments for the site in The Villages, 3800 Wedgewood Lane, may be made at sumterfl.saferestart.net.
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