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COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently asked questions, how to sign up and more
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently asked questions, how to sign up and more
Watch a WPBF 25 News Special: Coronavirus Vaccines - Your Questions Answered below Share Updated: 5:32 PM EDT Mar 16, 2021
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Okeechobee County announces COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan By Ryan Hughes | December 30, 2020 at 3:25 PM EST - Updated December 31 at 9:48 AM
Seniors 65 and older in Okeechobee County who wish to be immunized can schedule an appointment with the Florida Department of health at (863) 462-5800 starting Monday, Jan. 4 at 8 a.m.
“The vaccine will be administered through a closed point of distribution (POD) system via appointment at the Okeechobee County Health Department,” stated Emergency Management Director Mitch Smeykal.
Immunizations will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 5. The Health Department is 1728 NW 9th Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972.
“Currently critical health care workers and first responders are receiving the vaccine this week and we anticipate appointments will be available for those 65 and over early next week.” “Vaccine is limited, and appointments will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. All individuals will require an appointment and be screened prior to