Prior to the SAVE LIVES Act, only veterans enrolled in VA Health Care could get vaccinated for the coronavirus. All veterans, regardless of their health care enrollment status, can now get vaccinated.
The SAVE LIVES Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law in March, gives Veteran Affairs medical facilities across the country the legal authority to provide COVID-19 vaccines to all veterans.
Prior to this act, only veterans enrolled in VA Health Care could get vaccinated. All veterans, regardless of their health care enrollment status, can now get vaccinated.
The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System on Thursday held a vaccine clinic at the First Baptist Church of Williston. Veterans, their spouses, and caregivers were able to receive the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine.
Alachua County reports 1 COVID-19 death Sunday
Alachua County reported one additional COVID-19-related death Sunday a person who was not affiliated with long-term care.
Local virus fatalities are now at 262, including 77 affiliated with long-term care. The residents include at least 111 men and 107 women.
The county also added 35 new virus cases Sunday, for a total case count of 23,879.
The two-week positivity rate for new cases is 3.2%. That rate has been rising slightly over the past few weeks.
Sunday afternoon, 50 patients at Alachua County hospitals had a primary diagnosis of COVID-19 a decrease since last week, according to data from Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration. Hospitals had about 19.5% available capacity, and overall bed availability has remained stable for the past month.
VA Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in Florida
April 8, 2021
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities in Florida can now provide COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans, regardless of discharge, their spouses and adult caregivers at no cost.
Check out their websites or give them a call to learn how you can get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Here’s How Veterans In North Florida And South Georgia Are Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine Through The VA
By Erica Shebovsky
April 9, 2021
The SAVE LIVES Act, which President Joseph Biden signed into law in March, gives Veteran Affairs medical facilities across the country the legal authority to provide COVID-19 vaccines to all veterans.
Prior to this act, only veterans enrolled in VA Health Care could get vaccinated. All veterans, regardless of their health care enrollment status, can now get vaccinated.
The state’s vaccine report shows that another 825 people in Alachua County took a step closer to COVID-19 immunity Thursday by getting vaccinated, while the county added two more virus-related deaths to its roster.
Some 32,000 residents have gotten at least one shot, while another 60,000 have gotten the two needed for maximum immunity, state health records show. As of late Thursday, 34% of the local population has received one vaccine dose and just over 22% with two doses.
Large vaccination clinics continued at the University of Florida campus Friday and were set for Saturday as well.
All adults 18 years old and older are now eligible for vaccines, while 16- and 17-year-olds can receive a Pfizer vaccine. A parent or guardian is required to sign the Pfizer consent form and be present at the minor’s vaccine appointment.