Vaccine distribution, testing options expand in Leon County
More people will soon have access to vaccines as Leon County works out a new scheduling system on their website.
and last updated 2021-01-07 18:37:24-05
LEON COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) â More people will soon have access to vaccines as Leon County works out a new scheduling system on their website.
Right now, DOH is not accepting any new appointments while they work on the new update. In the meantime, Bethel AME is hosting a vaccine clinic for seniors Sunday, January 7.
It s part of the governor s initiative to give access to people in under-served communities.
The health department did not ask volunteers to leave voicemails with people who do not answer their phones, but volunteers will call a person multiple times, he said.
The department does not have one phone number dedicated to scheduling appointments, so those waiting for an appointment should answer all calls from an unknown number.
Be advised: COVID-19 vaccines are free and callers will not be asking for money. Visit LeonCountyFL.gov for more information.
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10,000 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines headed to Leon County
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare says 5,600 vaccines will arrive Wednesday, Dec. 23.
and last updated 2020-12-22 18:20:09-05
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â More COVID-19 vaccines are rolling into Florida. The Sunshine State is expecting 120,000 vaccines from Pfizer and another 360,000 from Moderna this week.
Leon County is expected to get 10,000 of those Moderna vaccines.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare anticipates 5,600.
Capital Regional Medical Center expects 2,400.
Leon County Department of Health is planning to receive 2,500.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare plans to get the shipment Wednesday, Dec. 23.
âOn behalf of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, we are thrilled to receive our first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccines,â said Mark OâBryant, President & CEO of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. âGetting vaccinated, wearing a mask, social distancing and frequent hand washing will collectively help
More COVID-19 test sites open in Leon County
Pop-Up sites address testing need in Leon
Through partnerships with the Department of Health and money from the Leon CARES fund, the county is focused on adding more of those pop up testing sites.
and last updated 2020-12-15 18:29:59-05
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â While the COVID-19 vaccine is here, we are far from in the clear when it comes to controlling the spread of coronavirus.
Dr. Daniel Van Durme with the Florida State University College of Medicine says more testing is crucial right now. The big issue is as it gets colder, people stay inside more. As the holidays come around, people gather together more. Here and elsewhere, we re expecting to see increasing rates during this Thanksgiving into Christmas holiday, said Dr. Van Durme.
Leon County to participate in pilot program to get COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable patients, health care workers
Moderna vaccinations could begin next week
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