And soon, if not now, they ll be able to go mask-free.
According to the CDC s latest guidelines, people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can stop wearing masks or maintaining social distance in most settings.
The new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came on Thursday, after officials announced that vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or social distance, except where required by state or federal laws, including local business and workplace guidance.
Those who are fully vaccinated meaning that they have waited two weeks after their final dose are also advised to resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic.
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Lake, Sumter COVID vaccines surpass 256,000
More than 256,000 people have received at least one dose of the three vaccines available for COVID-19 in Lake and Sumter counties, based on Wednesday’s county update from the Florida Department of Health.
Of the 256,110 who have received a dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Lake and Sumter counties since the state began its vaccination program in December, 171,665 were in Lake and 84,445 were in Sumter.
All told, 214,689 of those vaccinated, including 140,580 in Lake and 74,109 in Sumter, completed the two-shot series Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, or the single dose vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson through Tuesday – the latest information contained in Wednesday’s update. The majority – 132,856 in Lake County and 69,659 in Sumter – received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
Here’s what’s on tap:
Scott’s Spring Fling
It’s the last weekend for Long & Scott Farms’ Spring Fling on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 26216 County Road 448A in Mount Dora.
The event features u-pick sunflowers and zinnias, craft vendors, car show, beer and wine, live music, jumping pillow, giant playground, food and more.
Tickets are $5, three and under are free.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/LongScottFarms
Rec’n Saturday Boat and Food Truck Day
The Leesburg Recreation Department is hosting their Rec’n Saturday Boat and Food Truck Day on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Ski Beach in Leesburg.
Of the 254,852 who have received a dose of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Lake and Sumter counties since the state began its vaccination program in December, 170,590 were in Lake and 84,262 were in Sumter.
All told, 211,474 of those vaccinated, including 138,497 in Lake and 72,977 in Sumter, completed the two-shot series Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, or the single dose vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson through Sunday – the latest information contained in Monday’s update. The majority – 130,949 in Lake County and 68,577 in Sumter – received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
They are among more than 7 million people statewide – 7,088,055 – who have completed one of the three series of vaccinations. More than 9.3 million people in Florida – 9,311,399 – have received at least one dose of the vaccines.
All told, 210,509 of those vaccinated, including 137,701 in Lake and 72,808 in Sumter, completed the two-shot series Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, or the single dose vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson through Saturday – the latest information contained in Sunday’s update. The majority – 130,392 in Lake County and 68,493 in Sumter – received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
They are among more than 7 million people statewide – 7,021,068 – who have completed one of the three series of vaccinations. Nearly 9.3 million people in Florida – 9,265,816 – have received at least one dose of the vaccines.
In Lake County, 179 vaccines were administered Saturday, based on the DOH’s preliminary figures released Sunday. Of that total, 65 doses were the first of the two-shot series, with the remaining 114 completing either of the two-shot series.