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Feb 1, 2021 2:46 PM DeLand, FL - The next COVID-19 vaccination event in Volusia County is scheduled for this Thursday and Friday, February 4th and 5th, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Volusia County Fairgrounds. Registration opens on Wednesday, February 3rd at 9 a.m. Registration is being done through the eventbrite.com website. If you don t have a computer, would prefer to try to schedule an appointment over the phone, or for questions you can call 866-345-0345. The County reminds people that either way will likely see delays in getting through on the website or over the phone. As per Governor Ron DeSantis s order, vaccinations are limited to those 65 years of age and older. Per the public health advisory issued by State Surgeon General Scott Rivkees COVID-19 vaccine sites hosted by the County of Volusia and Florida Department of Health in Volusia County will require proof of Florida state residency. Individuals will be required to complete a screening and consent form prio
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Selby asked the Volusia County Health Department if he could transfer his appointment to someone else and they said yes.
He took to Facebook, offering up his appointment to someone else in need. He said he received several responses, one from Ruth Gras’ daughter.
“Both of my daughters had been trying to see if they could get a vaccination appointment for me to no avail,” said Gras.
Gras is an active 93-years-old diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
“My hands are pretty numb and my feet, but otherwise I don’t have much problem with that,” said Gras.
“It just felt right in my heart that this was the person to pass on my appointment to,” said Selby.
The system will notify individuals who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when appointments are available at state-supported vaccination sites, the release stated.
In Volusia County, this would include the Volusia County Fairgrounds site which is run by the county and the FDOH-Volusia. In Flagler County, this would also be the site the FDOH-Flagler runs at the local fairgrounds.
On the website, residents can select their county and submit their contact information. Once appointments are available, individuals will be contacted by phone call, text message or email and will be assisted in scheduling an appointment, according to the release.
Florida launches statewide COVID vaccine preregistration system Nikki Ross, The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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The Florida Department of Health on Friday announced a new statewide preregistration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for individuals 65 and older and front-line health care workers.
But by noon on Friday, the site was already overloaded, showing the message: Sorry we have too many simultaneous visitors, please try again in five minutes.
The new system, which can be accessed by visiting myvaccine.fl.gov, allows individuals to pre-register for vaccine appointments and receive notification when appointments are available in their area, according to a news release from the Department of Health.