OKEECHOBEE — The Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County will be offering first dose Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines, Tuesday, March 9, at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center (4601 State Road 710 East) for eligible recipients according to state guidelines. The Department of Health in Okeechobee anticipates 500 doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine available by appointment only.

Appointments required. Go to myvaccine.fl.gov or call 866-201-1060 to make an appointment in Okeechobee County. Please only request an appointment once. Multiple attempts will void the original appointment request.

• This will be a drive through event. Please remain in the vehicle.

• Please enter through the gates on State Road 710. Please arrive no more than 30 minutes prior to your appointment.

• Proof of age and residency is required. For residency documentation requirements go to http://okeechobee.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/covid.html.

• The Department of Health asks anyone planning to arrive for vaccinations to have consent forms printed and completed before coming to the Agri-Civic Center. Consent forms available online at http://okeechobee.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/covid.html or available at the Okeechobee County Public Library.

• Please be prepared for extended wait times in your vehicle during the event.

This distribution is for first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination only. The Department of Health in Okeechobee’s plan is to call and offer second dose appointments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, if, the first dose was received from the Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County, once the second dose vaccine has arrived at the Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County.

Any questions should be directed to the Florida Department of Health in Okeechobee County at 863-462-5800, Florida’s COVID-19 Call Center available 24/7 at +1 (866) 779-6121, or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov.