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Hillsborough County coronavirus and vaccination update
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The full release from Hillsborough County is below:
Number of Seniors Vaccinated Continues to Increase
COVID-19 coronavirus Update No. 277
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2021) – Hillsborough County’s successful Targeted Vaccine Area (TVA) initiative has played a crucial role in increasing the number of seniors who are receiving the COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine, Hillsborough County commissioners heard today.
The TVA initiative is organized by Hillsborough County Aging Services, the Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management, and the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. TVAs make the vaccine available directly to large groups of pre-identified residents age 65 and older in places where they live and socialize. The program has vaccinated individuals at senior homes, independent living communities, churches, and other areas throughout the county.
The full press release is below.
COVID-19 coronavirus Update No. 270
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2021) – The public COVID-19 coronavirus testing site at the University of South Florida’s main campus in north Tampa has reopened.
Testing there was temporarily suspended in November as campus operations transitioned through the holidays. The site is located in the parking lot adjacent to the USF Health Therapy (MDT) building, 3515 E. Fletcher Ave., and is open three days a week.
In addition to drive-thru testing, the USF location can accommodate people who arrive on foot or by bicycle. Appointments are required and can be made by going to HCFLGov.net/COVIDTesting. To make an appointment by phone, call (888) 513-6321 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hillsborough County brings vaccines to senior communities
Other Tampa Bay counties also are targeting areas with a high concentration of people 65 and older.
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Nick Maleski, a paramedic based in the D.C. area who came down to administer the vaccine, prepares to vaccinate residents and staff by putting on PPE, at Gulf Shore Care Center, Dec. 18, 2020 in Pinellas Park. [ MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE | Times ]
Published Jan. 20
TAMPA â More than 80 residents of Kingâs Manor Apartments in Tampa received coronavirus vaccines Thursday in the first installment of Hillsborough Countyâs plan to vaccinate seniors at independent-living and senior homes and communities, according to a press release.