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Florida launches statewide preregistration system for COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Florida has launched a statewide preregistration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
Okeechobee County commissioners ask health department to be more flexible in making vaccination appointments
County commissioners ask for more ways for seniors to make vaccination appointments. more
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Rural counties shortchanged on vaccine supply
As the residents of the rural areas around Lake Okeechobee wait for a chance to make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccinations, the shortage of vaccine is evident. more
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Florida Department of Health provides week six updates on Florida’s vaccination efforts under Governor DeSantis’ leadership
On Jan. 22, the Florida Department of Health issued an update on the progress of the state’s vaccination efforts... more
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Okeechobee County Schools COVID-19 update: Hundreds of students have possible COVID-19 exposure
Between Monday, Jan. 4 and Friday, Jan. 22, 461 students and or staff members have been excluded from Okeechobee County Schools due to possible COVID-19 contact. more
Okeechobee County Commissioners to meet Jan. 28
Also on the agenda: • The Okeechobee Historical Society will ask commissioners to extend the time period to expend count funds... more
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Masks important even if you have been vaccinated
Public health experts say Americans should continue wearing masks in public and social distancing until 80%... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Hundreds of those over the age of 65 gathered in the parking lot of the Okeechobee County Health Department Monday night and early Tuesday morning, waiting for a chance to make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. At 7 a.m., the health department sign indicated vaccinations were “SOLD OUT!”
Seniors spend night in parking lot to secure COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Hundreds of senior citizens, some of them in wheel chairs, camped out in the parking lot of the health department building in Okeechobee. more
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Vaccination recommended for those who have recovered from COVID-19
If you have already had and recovered from COVID-19, do you still need to be vaccinated against the virus? more
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Okeechobee Health Department to make more vaccination appointments Tuesday morning
The Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County will start taking appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 8 a.m. more
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Florida now requires proof of state residency for COVID-19 vaccinations
Following weeks of complaints that scant vaccination supplies were being taken up by those from out of state, or even tourists... more
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Publix vaccination appointments fill up quickly; more appointments to be open Wednesday
Some Florida Publix pharmacies are now distribution points for the COVID-19 vaccine, and appointments fill up quickly. more
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Frustration grows for those seeking COVID-19 vaccinations
Area residents continue to be frustrated with problems securing COVID-19 vaccination appointments. more
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Are rural counties shortchanged on vaccine supplies?
Are Florida’s rural counties being disenfranchised when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations... more
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Florida COVID-19 deaths at 24,274
Florida has documented 24,274 resident deaths and 383 non-resident related to COVID-19 as of Jan. 19... more
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More COVID-19 vaccinations available this week
More COVID-19 vaccination clinics will open this week, although appointments... more
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Florida nears 1 million people vaccinated for COVID-19
Statewide as of Jan. 17 (reported Jan. 18), Florida had vaccinated 938,537 people with the first dose... more
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OKEECHOBEE — Linda and Gene Hammond arrived just in time to get the last two numbered forms on Saturday. Those waiting were told they could stay in their vehicles, but some opted to set up chairs in the parking lot, “socially distancing” from those not in their household. Some people who arrived after the Hammonds were given “stand-by” tickets, in case someone else left or could not be vaccinated for medical reasons. About 10 of those with “stand-by” tickets were vaccinated.
Hundreds vaccinated at Florida Community Health Centers
Two hundred people over age 65 appeared to be in good spirits as they patiently waited for COVID-19 vaccinations at the Dr. Brown Center... more
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VA offers COVID-19 vaccine to veterans who are over the age of 70
The Veterans Administration hospital in West Palm Beach will have a vaccination clinic Monday for veterans over the age of 70. more
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Okeechobee Health Department official says COVID-19 positive rate high
COVID-19 cases in Okeechobee County are on the rise, Tiffany Collins of FDOH in Okeechobee County told the Okeechobee County Commissioners. more
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