The state’s vaccine report shows that 745 people received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine locally Wednesday.
Paul Myers, administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County, said that many young adult college students who began getting vaccinated this week won’t count toward the local vaccine count because their permanent homes are elsewhere.
Of about 44,000 Florida residents who attend the University of Florida, about 92% of them come from counties outside Alachua County, UF enrollment demographic data show.
“Those doses won’t count toward our numbers, but that doesn’t really matter to me,” Myers said. “This disease doesn’t care about borders.”
Alachua County surpassed one-third of its population who have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine as of Wednesday, though new case counts remain steady and hospitalizations have increased in recent weeks.
The state’s vaccine report shows that 943 people received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine locally Tuesday.
So far, 57,823 local residents have received both doses needed for maximum immunity and another 30,481 have received their first dose about 33.2% of the local population. Another 21.5% of residents are fully vaccinated.
Statewide, 31.3% of the population has received a vaccine dose, and 18.3% of residents are fully vaccinated.
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 to be present at the minor’s vaccine appointment.
Nearly a third of Alachua County vaccinated against COVID-19
As coronavirus vaccinations opened to all Florida residents 16 and older Monday, Alachua County had added another couple hundred vaccine doses as it inches closer to having a third of its population vaccinated.
The state’s vaccine report shows that 258 people received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine locally Sunday.
So far, 55,398 local residents have received both doses needed for maximum immunity and another 30,638 have received their first dose about 32.5% of the local population. Another 21% of residents are fully vaccinated.
In the state of Florida, 30.6% of the population have received a vaccine dose, and 17.8% of residents are fully vaccinated.
Though Alachua County vaccinated thousands of adults Monday, COVID-19 remains a serious threat as new cases and hospitalizations increase.
The state’s vaccine report shows that 563 people received a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine locally Monday. The number only includes doses recorded into the state’s database. About 5,000 people received their first dose at a large vaccination event on the University of Florida campus Monday.
So far, 56,589 local residents have received both doses needed for maximum immunity and another 30,830 have received their first dose about 32.5% of the local population. About 21% of residents are fully vaccinated.
In the state of Florida, 30.9% of the population have received a vaccine dose, and 17.9% of residents are fully vaccinated.
Alachua County reports 29 COVID-19 cases Sunday
The two-week positivity rate for new cases is about 2.7%.
The total number of cases is now 23,588, and local fatalities remain at 259, including 77 affiliated with long-term care. The residents include at least 71 men and 73 women.
Sunday afternoon, 46 patients at Alachua County hospitals had a primary diagnosis of COVID-19, according to data from Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration. Hospitals had about 20.44% available capacity, and overall bed availability has remained stable for the past month.
Statewide, Florida reported 4,822 new cases Sunday, for a total of 2,081,826.
Alachua County public schools have reported 302 staff and 665 student cases since Aug. 17, 2020. Weekly cases have ticked up slightly since about 73% of students returned to in-person classes following spring break in March, and there are currently 15 active cases. Another 47 students or staff are quarantined for possible virus exposure.