A total of 23,478 people in Florida are overdue for their second COVID vaccine shots. Both vaccines approved for use in the United States require two doses.
Florida Adds 16,875 New COVID-19 Cases, Reports 188 More Virus-Related Deaths Friday
Florida added more than 16,800 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, as the state s virus-related death toll increased by over 180.
The 16,875 new confirmed COVID-19 cases brought Florida s total to 1,548,067 since the outbreak began, according to figures released by the state s department of health.
Another 186 virus-related deaths among Florida residents were reported Friday, bringing the total to 23,799. Another 370 non-resident deaths have been confirmed in the state to-date, two more than were reported on Thursday. Most of the newly confirmed deaths occurred days or weeks earlier.
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A total of 40,661 people in Florida are overdue for their second COVID vaccine shots. Both vaccines approved for use in the United States require two doses.
Some Miami-Dade Vaccination Sites May Have to Close With No New Doses Expected Next Week
Some COVID-19 vaccination sites in Miami-Dade may have to close next week, as county officials said they ve been told they won t be receiving new doses next week.
The state-run sites at Hard Rock Stadium and Marlins Park will be receiving 7,000 vaccine doses each next week, but county officials said no doses are coming for county-run sites at Tropical Park or Zoo Miami.
County officials said the state placed the blame for the lack of doses on the federal government.
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The hospital system had a message on its website Wednesday that said all vaccine appointments have been filled but they will be reopened when they receive the next vaccine shipment.
Anyone wanting to schedule an appointment has to register with the hospital system s website, MyChart, or call 954-276-4340 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The hospital system has vaccination sites at the Memorial Regional Hospital Conference Center at 3501 Johnson Street in Hollywood and at Memorial Specialty Pharmacy at 9581 Premier Parkway in Miramar.
Vaccines are currently available only to seniors 65 and older and healthcare workers. Vaccines will be provided only by appointment, while supplies last.