COVID-19 Vaccine Update for Monroe County

(Monroe County, Fla) –Per an executive order issued by Governor DeSantis, COVID-19 vaccines are being administered to long-term care facility residents and staff; persons 65 years of age and older; and health care personnel with direct patient contact.

In Monroe County, vaccine supply is limited. At this time, DOH-Monroe is working directly with community partners to notify residents and visitors about when the COVID-19 vaccine will become available to persons over 65. These vaccines will be administered by DOH-Monroe as well as local community partners.  CVS and Walgreens are also working to vaccinate staff and residents of Long-Term Care Facilities in our community in the coming weeks for those over 65.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines in Florida at: floridahealthcovid19.gov/covid-19-vaccines-in-florida. For more information, visit monroe.flhealth.gov/covid19 or call the 24/7 hotline at 866-779-6121.

Sign up for COVID-19 text alerts from the State of Florida by texting “FLCOVID19” to 888-777.  Standard text messaging rates may apply.

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